The Iran war is pushing Southeast Asia to debate the once unthinkable: Whether ships will need to pay to transit the Strait of Malacca
- Posted on April 23, 2026
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The Iran war is pushing Southeast Asia to debate the once unthinkable: Whether ships will need to pay to transit the Strait of Malacca

Indonesia's finance minister has floated the idea. Singapore and Malaysia are pushing back. Thailand sees an opportunity.