Oman rejects Iranian proposal to charge ships in Strait of Hormuz
Oman has turned down an Iranian plan to levy fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to avoid tensions with the US.
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AIOman has rejected an Iranian proposal to collect service fees from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting an earlier statement by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
According to the New York Post, a senior regional official confirmed that Oman has formally notified Iran of its refusal to impose fees or voluntary contributions for what Iran described as environmental and security services in the strait.
The newspaper added that Oman’s decision aims to preserve its international relations and avoid confrontation with the US administration over freedom of navigation in the region.