Iran Plans Service Fees, Not Tolls, for Strait of Hormuz Passage
Iran says it will not impose transit tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but instead will seek service fees for maritime assistance and security-related services.
Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran is not aiming to collect transit tariffs or permit fees. Instead, Iran would charge for services such as navigation support, search and rescue operations, security assistance, and environmental clean-up in case of pollution incidents.
He said these services would be coordinated with Oman and that both countries share jurisdiction over the strategic waterway under international law.
Gharibabadi added that the proposed arrangements would comply with international maritime law, although he acknowledged they may not fully satisfy all countries that use the passage.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical shipping routes, with ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding its control and security.
