Iran Says It Will Charge a ‘Payment for Services’ in the Strait of Hormuz
The preliminary deal would open the waterway free for 60 days while negotiators work on uranium and other disputes, officials said.
- Iran reiterated plans to impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz after the 60-day ceasefire period expires, challenging a preliminary deal offering "safe passage" and "free of charge" transit.
- The preliminary deal, set for signing in Switzerland on June 19, aims to pause conflict for 60 days, though President Donald Trump maintains that international law prohibits Iran from subjecting ships to tolls.
- Maersk Chief Executive Officer Vincent Clerc criticized the potential fees, stating that allowing Iran to charge for passage would "create, in my book, a very dangerous precedent" for global maritime trade.
- Diverting ships to avoid sea mines, Maersk has utilized land routes through Saudi Arabia to deliver goods, though these alternatives cost the shipping company about US$1,000 extra per container.
- While maritime analysis firm Windward reported 24 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on June 16, traffic remains far below the pre-war average of 130 ships daily as companies weigh global route security.
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Iran claims to want to introduce a service charge for ships using the Strait of Ormuz after the agreement with the United States. Dressed or simple billing of marine services, this...
Executives of the maritime transport sector fear that the peace agreement between the United States and Iran has opened the way for the introduction of charges for the use of the Strait of Ormuz after 60 days, establishing a new regime for the waterway, which was previously of free use, the Financial Times reported on Thursday (18).The maritime transport sector is concerned that this wording opens the possibility of Iran charging for the use of …
While the agreement between Tehran and Washington foresees the reopening of this key passage for world trade, the Islamic Republic is considering taxing every barrel of oil transiting through it. What should be done to prevent future negotiations?
The framework agreement has been signedu and will enter into force immediately. Iran will open the Strait of Hormus "immediately".
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