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Rubio: US will not approve any fees in Strait of Hormuz
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Rubio: US will not approve any fees in Strait of Hormuz

From Postimees · () Estonian

Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States will not permit any country to impose transit fees or other charges in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Rubio asserted that the strait is an international waterway where international law prohibits charging passage fees.
  • He expressed confidence that all regional countries share the U.S. view on this matter.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the U.S. will not allow any nation to levy transit fees or other charges within the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio emphasized that the strait functions as an international waterway, and international law explicitly forbids demanding payment for passage.

Speaking upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi, Rubio conveyed his conviction that this stance is widely shared. "This is an international waterway, and international law does not allow charging for passage there," Rubio stated. He added, "I do not believe we have to convince anyone on this matter. I believe all countries in this region are in agreement with us."

This is an international waterway, and international law does not allow charging for passage there.

— Marco RubioRubio explained the U.S. position on transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

Rubio's remarks underscore the U.S. commitment to maintaining freedom of navigation in critical global shipping lanes. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint for global oil transport, and any disruption or imposition of fees could have significant economic repercussions worldwide. The U.S. position aims to ensure unimpeded access for all maritime traffic.

I do not believe we have to convince anyone on this matter. I believe all countries in this region are in agreement with us.

— Marco RubioRubio expressed confidence that regional nations support the U.S. stance on passage fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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