Iran's ambassador to China, Rahmani Fazli, said Tehran will charge vessels for transit through the Strait of Hormuz after the 60-day grace period ends, but friendly countries will receive special arrangements. He added that the strait has become a security issue since the four-month US-Iran war, and new arrangements will be implemented in coordination with Oman, according to a report.
Iran's ambassador to China, Rahmani Fazli, reiterated Tehran's plan to impose tolls on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz after the expiration of a 60-day grace period, while offering unspecified special conditions for friendly nations. The statement, reported via a Middle East-focused the source, appears to maintain Iran's position that the strait is now a security issue following the four-month war between the US and Iran, and that any new regime will be coordinated with Oman.
Tehran has been pushing for toll collection since early 2025, claiming a right under international law to charge for maritime services. The Zioneer has previously reported on a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US that included a 60-day grace period, as well as reports of fees reaching up to $2 million per vessel and some payments made in cryptocurrency. The ambassador's remarks add a diplomatic dimension, suggesting that Iran intends to differentiate between allies and others once the grace period ends.
It remains unclear which countries would be considered 'friendly' and whether the US, which has not formally recognized Iran's toll authority, will accept the arrangement. The role of Oman, which has historically mediated between Tehran and the West, may be critical in implementing any new system.
3 developments
- DevelopingIran says it will not collect Strait of Hormuz tolls for 60 days
- DevelopingAbu Ali Express analysis: Iran plans to begin Hormuz tolls after 60-day ceasefire
- StrongIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: vessels to pay 'navigation, insurance, environmental' fees in Hormuz
- DevelopingIran and Oman advance joint plan for Strait of Hormuz transit fees
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