A senior American official told Sky News that tolls will not be collected on temporary routes in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report. The claim has not been independently verified.
A senior American official tells Sky News that tolls will not be collected on the temporary shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report. The detail refers to temporary transit arrangements and not the broader dispute over permanent fees. The claim is unverified and awaits confirmation.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the ongoing standoff over Hormuz tolls. In recent weeks, Iranian officials had insisted on charging vessels for passage, while the Trump administration repeatedly rejected the demand. The US position — that no country may levy tolls in international waters — was stated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in June and reaffirmed by President Trump in July. This latest report, if accurate, would signal a de-escalation on the temporary routes, but no official US or Iranian confirmation has been issued.
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