Iran To Charge Maritime Service Fees On Ships Transiting Hormuz. Here's What Tehran Seeks
Iran To Charge Maritime Service Fees On Ships Transiting Hormuz. Here's What Tehran Seeks Published By, Last Updated: June 15, 2026, 18:30 IST The framework
Iran To Charge Maritime Service Fees On Ships Transiting Hormuz. Here's What Tehran Seeks Published By, Last Updated: June 15, 2026, 18:30 IST The framework deal to end the US-Iran war includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy corridors. Rapid Read The Strait of Hormuz had emerged as a key bottleneck in the US-Iran conflict. (Photo: AFP) Hours after a framework deal to end the US-Iran war was announced, the Iranian foreign ministry on Monday said the country would charge maritime service fees on vessels transiting through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, rather than imposing tolls, as part of the agreement. “We have always maintained that we do not seek to collect transit tolls, but fees for navigation services, environmental protection, ship insurance and other necessary services will be charged," said foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei during a press briefing. Iran and the United States have reached an agreement to end nearly four months of war, paving the way for detailed negotiations on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear programme and sanctions relief.
The deal also includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy corridors, which had been effectively closed for commercial shipping since the US-Israeli strikes on February 28. CHECK US-IRAN DEAL LIVE UPDATES The final text of the understanding reached between the United States and Iran explicitly recognises the role of Iran and Oman in determining the future of maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Fars News Agency. The final wording, included shortly before the announcement, states that the “future administration of maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz" will be determined by Iran and Oman. The deal, which is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday, June 19, seeks to halt military operations across multiple fronts while opening the door to negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme and other outstanding issues. Iran Says US Committed To War Reparations The foreign ministry further said the US had committed to releasing Iran’s frozen funds abroad and compensating it for damages during the war under the agreement.
“The American side has committed to taking measures in both areas," Baqaei said at the briefing. Iran Urges Halt To Israeli War In Lebanon Tehran also pressed the United States to ensure that Israel commits to stopping the war in Lebanon under the deal. “The United States must honour its commitments. It must ensure that the Zionist regime also respects its own regarding Lebanon," he added. Israeli leaders have criticised the US-Iran deal, saying it would not protect their country’s security. Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said Israel was not bound by the deal, while a leading opposition contender in upcoming elections said it marked a “dangerous turn" for the country’s security. ‘Deep Mistrust’ Of US Remains Baqaei said Iran still holds “deep mistrust" of the United States despite an agreed framework to end the war. “The United States still has a long way to go before it can earn the trust of the Iranian people," he noted, adding that the framework was “merely a step toward reducing tensions", but Tehran did not trust either Israel or the US.
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