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international shipping
Coverage of international shipping in the Nexus archive.
- Trump attends dignified transfer of 4 US troops killed in Iran war: ‘One of the hardest things to do’
Trump attended the dignified transfer of 4 US troops killed in the Iran war. The president threatened to expand the war in retaliation for Iranian attacks on US service members and international shipping.
- Maths behind Hormuz toll: Is paying Iran for transit cheaper than blockade?
The article examines the economic calculations behind potential tolls for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, questioning why ships don't simply pay Iran for safe passage instead of facing the costs of a blockade. The analysis suggests the economics favor Iran's position, yet international shipping appears reluctant to accept such an arrangement.