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Trump Warns Iran Over Tanker Fees Amid Oil Surge

4/13/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran against charging fees for tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz after reports Tehran demanded payments.
  • The warning follows a fragile ceasefire intended to restore commercial traffic after confrontations, though fewer than ten vessels transited the strait post-agreement.
  • Iran says the strait is open but requires military coordination, while oil prices rose above $100 per barrel on fears about stability and energy supplies.