Iran's government announced it will not collect fees from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz for the next 60 days, according to an official Iranian statement. The announcement, which reiterates a previous declaration by Iran's UN envoy, comes amid ongoing negotiations with the United States.
An official Iranian statement, cited by the Abu Ali Express channel, said Tehran will not impose tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz for the next 60 days. The wording echoes Tuesday's declaration by Iran's UN envoy — which The Zioneer reported at 11:29 Jerusalem — that the strait is open without tolls for 60 days, with the post-deadline period dependent on negotiations. This latest announcement does not appear to alter the terms: it reaffirms the tactical pause rather than canceling the fee policy. As The Zioneer analyzed on Wednesday, Iran and Oman have asserted joint sovereignty over the strait's waters and intend to set passage costs after the 60-day window. The 60-day period also aligns with U.S.-Iran talks that, according to IRNA, are to cover Iran's civilian nuclear program, sanctions relief, and compensation. The exact date the 60-day countdown began remains unclear.
3 developments
- StrongIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: vessels to pay 'navigation, insurance, environmental' fees in Hormuz
- DevelopingAbu Ali Express analysis: Iran plans to begin Hormuz tolls after 60-day ceasefire
- StrongTrump: Iran assured US it won't levy tolls in Strait of Hormuz; no funds released
- StrongIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: toll collection in Strait of Hormuz continues, contradicting Trump
Source and signal
- Internal intake