Indonesia Backs Away After Finance Minister Proposes Malacca Tolls
Possibly emboldened by Iran’s assertion that it is entitled to tolls to maintain order and security in the Strait of Hormuz, Indonesia’s Finance Minister stirred up a controversy by suggesting fees for the Malacca Strait, and reports are that the Houthis are saying they should have fees for the Bab al-Mandeb. International scholars pushed back, citing global treaties, while neighboring countries were also quick to object, and now Indonesia insists that it was just a “lighthearted tone” and idle speculation....
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