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U.S. Official Says Strait of Hormuz Remains International Waterway
A U.S. official stated that no country may charge tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz under existing international law. Iran and Oman have formed a joint committee to manage the waterway, and Iranian officials have said conditions will not return to pre-war status.
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A U.S. official stated that the Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway where no country is allowed to charge tolls or fees. The official said this position reflects existing international law and added that countries in the region would agree.
Iranian officials have stated the strait will never return to pre-war conditions. Iran's parliament speaker has claimed the right to rule the strait. Oman and Iran recently formed a joint committee to manage the waterway together.
Every ship passing through the strait travels through the territorial waters of these two nations. The two countries have already reached an agreement on joint management.
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