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❗️Malaysia says its ships will not have to pay toll to transit Strait of Hormuz Malaysia’s government has confirmed that several of its vessels waiting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will be allowed to transit without paying any tolls to Iran, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Tuesday. The assurance came after Iran’s ambassador informed Malaysian officials that the country is regarded as a “friendly nation,” and no transit fees will be imposed on its ships. Loke spoke amid wider regional tensions and disruptions to global shipping linked to the ongoing US‑Israeli war on Iran, which has led Tehran to restrict most vessel movement through the crucial waterway. While many global carriers remain stranded, Iranian authorities have been selectively permitting ships from certain countries to pass without charges. The Malaysian government dismissed online claims that its vessels would face steep tolls, saying all transit will be toll‑free under current arrangements.