Iran, Oman Review Hormuz Fees Amid Sovereignty Talks

Iran and Oman have agreed to study the costs associated with services provided in administering navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, while reaffirming their sovereign rights over the strategic waterway.
In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, both countries emphasized that they retain sovereignty over their territorial waters, even as discussions continue on the future management of maritime activities in the strait.
Tehran has repeatedly proposed introducing what it describes as maritime service fees for vessels passing through the strait, a plan that differs from traditional toll systems and has drawn strong opposition from the United States.
However, Oman’s foreign minister, ...