U.S. warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over Iranian toll payments

U.S. authorities warned shipping firms they risk sanctions if they pay Iranian passage tolls.

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About one-fifth of global oil and natural gas trade transits Iranian-controlled routes.

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Disruption potentielle du commerce maritime mondial et renchérissement du transport de pétrole.

Augmentation des prix de l'énergie due aux perturbations du transit par Ormuz.

Amplification des tensions géopolitiques et du risque d'affrontement militaire direct.

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