Iran To Charge Maritime Service Fees On Ships Transiting Hormuz. Here's What Tehran Seeks

Last Updated:June 15, 2026, 18:23 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.

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.

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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.

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