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UK Rejects Iran's Strait Tolls, Plans 35-Nation Meeting

4/12/2026

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Yvette Cooper, Britain's Foreign Secretary, rejects Iran's toll proposal for the Strait of Hormuz, upholding freedom of navigation.
U.S. President Donald Trump has not opposed Iran's toll plan, suggesting a potential joint venture.
Cooper will convene a meeting with 35 nations to discuss reopening the Strait.
British Defence Secretary John Healey notes Gulf states share concerns about tolls on international waters.

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Yvette Cooper, Britain's Foreign Secretary, rejects Iran's toll proposal for the Strait of Hormuz, upholding freedom of navigation.
U.S. President Donald Trump has not opposed Iran's toll plan, suggesting a potential joint venture.
Cooper will convene a meeting with 35 nations to discuss reopening the Strait.
British Defence Secretary John Healey notes Gulf states share concerns about tolls on international waters.