Iran and Oman to charge shipping fees in Hormuz

Iran and Oman to charge shipping fees in Hormuz As the French president told reporters that Paris “will do everything” to ensure there is no toll on shipping through Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that fees will be charged for ships traversing the Strait. Transit fees on shipping passing through the vital waterway is a red line for European leaders. While France and Britain plan a multinational naval mission to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz if the US-Iran ceasefire holds, Tehran strongly opposes any foreign military presence. “The Strait of Hormuz is very important for us, and we have adopted certain procedures according to international law in order to protect Iran’s national security and the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Baghaei said on Monday. “Our goal is to pave the way for a secure passage in this waterway. We need a certain period of time to discuss with the other sides this important matter.” “It’s full services that will be offered in order to keep and maintain the environment. So many other services will be offered by Iran and Oman, and this will cost money. Accordingly, the fees will be there, and this is clear.”