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Iran, Oman mull charging Strait of Hormuz 'maritime service fees'

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik (R) receiving Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Muscat on June 23, 2026
Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik (R) receiving Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Muscat on June 23, 2026. © Omani News Agency, AFP

Iran and Oman said Tuesday they would examine charges for what they called maritime service fees in the Strait of Hormuz through a joint working group, pressing ahead with discussions over the strategic waterway despite US opposition to any sort of toll system.

Iran and Oman will study the costs to be charged for services provided in administering the Strait of Hormuz, the two countries said Tuesday, insisting they held sovereignty over the waterway.

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