United States, Iran give contradicting instructions to shipowners on Hormuz — FT

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The US and Iran have issued conflicting directives to shipowners regarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran demands ship toll payments and use of Iranian routes, while the US advises using the Omani route with close air support escorts.

According to the report, the Iranians are insisting on ships using the Iran route and paying tolls, while the US is telling ships to go the Omani route and escorting them with close air support