The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Iran will use means to supervise shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and provide services, and will therefore collect payment accordingly, according to reports. The statement reiterates Tehran's position that it holds jurisdiction over the strategic waterway and is entitled to charge vessels for passage.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday that Tehran will use means to supervise shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and provide services, and will collect payment accordingly. The statement was reported by Iranian media. The dispute over the strategic waterway continues, with Iranian officials maintaining that the strait is under joint Iranian-Omani sovereignty and that fees are justified for services provided. The United States has rejected any tolls, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling the Iranian position a 'semantic game,' as The Zioneer has reported.
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