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In a move that has sent shockwaves across the globe, the US Department of the Treasury has warned that it may impose sanctions on ships that pay Iran’s toll fees to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The department’s Foreign Asset Control Office stated that any ship that makes a payment to Iran for passage through the strait may face penalties.
The US Treasury Department further emphasized that the sanctions will apply to all ships, regardless of the method of payment, including digital transactions or donations to Iranian non-governmental organizations. This move comes as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has announced a daily oil production adjustment of 1.8 million barrels, following the UAE’s exit from the organization.
The US has also announced the launch of “Project Freedom,” a plan to counter Iran’s influence in the region. US Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bensen, has stated that the US is a major player in the energy market.
In a separate development, a Spanish Foreign Ministry official has urged Israel to immediately release a Palestinian-Spanish activist, Saf Abokishak, who is being held on charges of being an illegal immigrant. The incident occurred on May 2 near Cape De Rho in South Africa, where the African Command of the US military is conducting training exercises.
Meanwhile, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has accused the US of changing its tone in its dealings with China, Russia, and Europe, limiting its ability to make decisions. The Asian Development Bank has announced a $7 billion plan to promote the development of power grids and electricity trade in the region by 2035.
In a dramatic incident, a man on a flight from Sharjah to Dubai suddenly opened the emergency exit door and jumped out of the plane, causing panic among the passengers. In another incident, two people were killed in an explosion at a house in Bristol, UK.
In cricket news, the Peshawar Zalmi team has won the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final, defeating the Hyderabad Kingsmen by 5 wickets. This is the second time the team has won the title, and they have won it for the first time in 8 years.
In a statement, the team’s captain, Shaadab Khan, praised the fans for their enthusiastic support, saying that they had given the game a full-throated applause. The team’s best all-rounder, Shaadab Khan, was awarded the Man of the Match, while the best bowler, Sufian Maqam, was awarded the Fazal Mohammad Cap.
