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Iran Has No Legal Right to Impose Fees on Strait of Hormuz, Trump Says
The U.S. president stated that Iran is required to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz without charging fees. No such fee prohibition appears in the existing agreement.
May 29, 3:17 PM·1m read3 sources
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The U.S. president said Iran must keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping without imposing transit fees. The statement came even though the current agreement contains no clause requiring free passage.
Officials noted the absence of any fee-related language in the text. The president repeated the position on social media.
Iranian officials have not publicly responded to the latest remarks. Shipping companies continue to monitor developments in the waterway.
Background The strait remains a key route for global oil shipments.
Past disputes over access have occasionally raised insurance costs for vessels.
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