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Iran says Hormuz transit fee not under discussion
Iran is not discussing transit fees with Oman for a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told the Economic Times. He clarified that no details…
The Story in Brief
Iran is not discussing transit fees with Oman for a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told the Economic Times. He clarified that no details of fees or revenue sharing are being considered at this stage. Tehran and Muscat have reached an understanding on a traffic map, but some technical points remain under negotiation.
Baghaei said the Strait is not fully safe due to what Iran calls US and Israeli military aggression and a naval blockade. He added that Iran considers itself still at war and that any agreement with Oman alone will not reopen the waterway. Talks also cover environmental issues, maritime services, and combating crime.
The Indian Opinion
Iran's denial of fee talks cuts through claims that it is already demanding payment for passage. But its insistence that the Strait remains closed only because of US and Israeli actions is one-sided, Tehran's own threats and mine-laying have amplified risks. The real test will be whether Iran softens its conditions if Washington offers reciprocal steps, such as easing naval patrols. Until then, both narratives serve to justify escalation, not de-escalation.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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