Iran says Hormuz transit fee not under discussion
Iran has stated that discussions with Oman regarding a new route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz do not involve deliberations on potential transit fees, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei. Asked about whether such fees would be shared between the two nations or allocated exclusively to Iran, Baghaei replied, "We are not discussing such details at this stage."
He affirmed that negotiations between Tehran and Muscat have reached an agreement on the traffic map for the proposed route, although some technical points remain under discussion. Apart from the traffic map, talks also cover mechanisms for the safe passage of ships through the Strait, environmental concerns, maritime services, and combating crime.
Baghaei noted that while compensation for maritime services is typically expected, the specifics of transit fees are currently not part of the ongoing dialogue. He emphasized that the Strait's closure is attributed to U.S. and Israeli military aggression, rather than a dispute between Iran and Oman.
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