Iran, Oman Discussing Charged Services on Hormuz

Iran and Oman are discussing offering a so-called charge service at the Strait of Hormuz, the two countries said on Tuesday in a joint statement. They said that they are trying to reach agreement on the future administration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the services that will be provided in this regard and the costs associated with them in accordance with international standards. Iran implemented a blockade for us allies and established an informal toll system for other countries on the strategic waterway during the conflicts between the United States and Israel. The toll system is not addressed in the framework agreement signed by the U.S. and Iran. However, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear on Tuesday that Iran will not be allowed to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz under any final deal with the U.S. Well, that's the law. It's an international waterway. No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway. That's existing international law. That's the way it is and international waterways all over the world and that's the way we expect it'll be here. So I don't think we have anybody to convince around here in that regard. I think all the countries in this region would agree with us.