Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia may find it intolerable to pay tolls to Iran for shipping access and accept Iranian domination over strait supply with funds going to the IRGC, likely making this a key unresolved issue in any settlement.
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Daniel YerginEvidence Quote
“For the Gulf countries, for Saudi Arabia, I don't think it's tolerable for them to be paying a toll to Iran... having those funds go to the IRGC. [25:15]”
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Daniel Yergin Sees a 'Different World' Emerging After the Hormuz Crisis | Odd Lots— Bloomberg PodcastsCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:31:42 PM
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