Iran’s deputy foreign minister stated that Iran alone will determine shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that talks with Oman are underway regarding payment for the strait's services. He warned that if Oman does not cooperate, Iran will proceed unilaterally.
Iran's deputy foreign minister said late Monday that Tehran alone will determine shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, deepening its assertive maritime posture. Talks are being held with Oman over fee collection for services in the strait, he added, warning that Iran will proceed unilaterally if Oman does not cooperate. The remarks reiterate and escalate Iran's position that management of the strategic waterway — through which about a fifth of global oil passes — rests solely with Iran and Oman. As The Zioneer has reported, Iranian officials have consistently argued the strait is not international waters but a shared route subject to Iranian sovereignty and a bilateral framework with Oman. The deputy FM's statement comes after weeks of Iranian demands for transit fees and follows reports of Omani reluctance to endorse the payment system. It remains unclear whether Oman has formally responded to the latest Iranian position.
3 developments
- StrongIran says it will hold talks with Oman to set fees for Strait of Hormuz passage
- StrongIran: Strait of Hormuz management is solely Iran and Oman's responsibility, toll collection continues
- DevelopingIranian Foreign Ministry: Shipping in Strait of Hormuz governed by end-of-war memorandum with Oman
- StrongIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: vessels to pay 'navigation, insurance, environmental' fees in Hormuz
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