Iran, Oman to Charge for Hormuz Passage, Prepared for War

Iran and Oman intend to begin charging fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has drawn protests from the United States. Iran's parliament speaker, Ghalibaf, asserted that passage through the strait is a sovereign matter for Iran and Oman. He stated Tehran will never relinquish its rights to the waterway and that traffic will proceed according to Iran's established terms.

Ghalibaf further declared that Tehran will not engage in further talks with the U.S. until its conditions, outlined in a preliminary agreement, are met. "We are striving for dialogue, but if it yields no results, we are also prepared for war and will react accordingly," he added, emphasizing Iran's readiness to defend its interests.

The New York Times reported on June 30 that Oman, in agreement with Iran, plans to implement a fee system for vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, citing an Iranian official and four anonymous diplomats. The report indicated that Oman intends to charge for 'services' provided to ships passing through the strait. This follows earlier reports in May that prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten bombing Oman if it proceeded with such plans.

According to the preliminary peace agreement, passage through Hormuz will be free for 60 days during negotiations for a final version. However, the text suggests the possibility of imposing fees thereafter. The agreement states that the "Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct dialogue with the Sultanate of Oman to determine the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz, in agreement with other Persian Gulf coastal states," in line with international law.

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We are striving for dialogue, but if it yields no results, we are also prepared for war and will react accordingly.