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Iran to charge 'service fee' for Strait of Hormuz passage, not a toll.

Iran to charge 'service fee' for Strait of Hormuz passage, not a toll.

Thairath•International•22d ago

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Iran plans to implement a 'service fee' for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing it is not a toll and is in compliance with international law.

  • •Iran will charge a 'service fee' for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •The fee is for security and navigational assistance, not a toll or transit tax.
  • •Iran is drafting regulations in line with international law, though they may not satisfy all countries.

Overview

  • •On Thursday, June 4, 2026, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, announced that Iran will collect a 'service fee' for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •This 'service fee' is intended to cover the costs of ensuring the security of these vessels and providing services such as maritime assistance, search and rescue, and environmental response.
  • •Kazem Gharibabadi clarified that Iran is 'not aiming to collect tolls, transport taxes, or transit rights.'
  • •The Strait of Hormuz is located within the territorial waters of Iran and Oman, with both governments exercising sovereignty under international law.
  • •Iran is currently drafting regulations for this service fee, aiming for compliance with international law.
  • •While the regulations aim for international compliance, Kazem Gharibabadi acknowledged that they 'may not be one hundred percent satisfactory to some countries.'

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Key Quotes

Kazem Gharibabadi
"Iran is 'not aiming to collect tolls, transport taxes, or transit fees.'"
อิหร่าน “ไม่ได้มุ่งหวังที่จะจัดเก็บค่าผ่านทาง, ภาษีการขนส่ง หรือค่าสิทธิ์ในการผ่านแดน”
Kazem Gharibabadi
"We will charge a 'service fee' for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for ensuring their security."
พวกเราจะเรียกเก็บ “ค่าบริการ” สำหรับเรือที่เดินทางผ่านช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ เพื่อแลกกับการดูแลความปลอดภัยของเรือเหล่านั้น

Key Entities

Place

Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️
The country announcing a new fee for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Strait of Hormuz(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️
The vital waterway through which Iran will charge a 'service fee' for passage.
Oman(โอมาน)ℹ️
The country that shares territorial waters with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and is collaborating on services.

Person

Kazem Gharibabadi(คาเซม การีบาบาดี)ℹ️
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister who announced the 'service fee' policy for the Strait of Hormuz.

Organization

Mehr News Agency(สำนักข่าวเมห์ร)ℹ️
The semi-official Iranian news agency that interviewed Kazem Gharibabadi.