Iran and Oman are discussing a permanent toll system for the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran seeking to institutionalize transit fees on commercial vessels and establish itself as a primary regulator of the waterway. The US opposes the toll as a barrier to peace talks, insisting that international law requires unimpeded passage and has warned sanctions against firms paying Iran's fees.
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Iran and Oman are discussing a permanent toll system for the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran seeking to institutionalize transit fees on commercial vessels and establish itself as a primary regulator of the waterway. The US opposes the toll as a barrier to peace talks, insisting that international law requires unimpeded passage and has warned sanctions against firms paying Iran's fees.