Qatar Says It Would Accept Temporary Strait of Hormuz Fee to Fund Demining
Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister stated opposition to a permanent toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He indicated openness to a temporary fee if used for clearing sea mines.
Al JazeeraQatar’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani told the Shangri-La Dialogue that his country would oppose a permanent toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He added that Qatar would find a temporary fee negotiable if the proceeds were used to help reopen the waterway, for example by removing sea mines.
Al Jazeera reported the remarks on 30 May 2026.
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