Iran and Oman have announced they are jointly considering the implementation of fees for passage through the Hormuz Strait.
According to a joint statement released on June 23, the two countries agreed to continue discussions through a joint working group under their foreign ministries to reach an agreement on the services provided for future navigation management in the Hormuz Strait and the associated costs based on international standards.
The statement followed a meeting between senior diplomatic officials from both nations in Muscat, Oman. Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi noted on his X account that they had engaged in constructive discussions regarding a recently signed memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, particularly concerning the Hormuz Strait. He reaffirmed their commitment to compliance with international law and ensuring safe passage without fees.
Earlier, Ghalibaf, who leads Iran's delegation for peace negotiations, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman during their visit.
While Iran has agreed to open the Hormuz Strait under the terms of the memorandum of understanding, it is currently allowing only a limited number of vessels to pass through. Reports from Iranian news outlets, including Fars News Agency and Yonhap News, indicate that coordination with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy restricts the number of ships permitted to transit the strait each day.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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