Iran Parliament approves fee plan for ships passing through Strait of Hormuz
Continued economic pressure could prompt Iran to target Gulf oil exports and US economic interests, Tehran has said.
On Sunday, Iran's Parliament approved a plan to impose fees on ships utilizing the Strait of Hormuz, according to the semi-official Mehr News Agency. The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission's spokesperson, Hassan Qashqavi, stated that charges will be collected in rials or any currency Iran chooses. Article 3 of the Strategic Action Plan to Ensure Security and Progress in the Strait of Hormuz was approved, outlining fees for maritime, environmental, fuelling, insurance, safety, and other services provided within the strait.
This decision underscores Iran's commitment to protecting its sovereignty, national security, and the rights of littoral states.
Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, warned of potential economic retaliation if the US continues to exert pressure on Iran. Rezaei expressed that the Iranian government may target the oil exports of Persian Gulf countries, economic interests of the United States, and countries allied with Washington.
He cautioned that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on a change in American behavior and a fulfillment of American obligations. However, Rezaei clarified that talks between Iran and Oman aim to determine a shipping route within the strait, without guaranteeing its reopening. Iran's stance on the matter remains firm, with China emphasizing its support for a diplomatic resolution to the US-Iran conflict.
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