Iran Lawmaker says a draft bill “Strategic Action for the Security of the Strait of Hormuz,” aims to redefine Passage rules through the key waterway

The Iran lawmaker's proposal to charge tolls in rials or yuan for passage through the Strait of Hormuz signals a strategic move to challenge U.S.

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Charging tolls in rials or using yuan and crypto in energy trade would weaken US financial dominance and mark the start of de-dollarization

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financial influence and promote de-dollarization. This development could heighten geopolitical tensions and impact energy markets, specifically oil prices and trade flows, as it threatens to undermine the dominance of the U.S. dollar in global transactions.

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