Iran Proposes User Fees for Strait of Hormuz Passage; U.S. Opposes

The United States warned Oman on Thursday not to get directly or indirectly involved in any effort to impose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz. A Treasury official said the United States government will not tolerate any effort to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz.

The official added that Oman should know the Treasury will aggressively target any actors involved directly or indirectly in facilitating tolls for the Strait and that any willing partners will be penalized.

Background on the Warning The statement followed a threat by President Trump on Wednesday to "blow up" Oman if it does not "behave just like everybody else." All nations should reject outright any efforts by Iran to disrupt the free flow of commerce, the official said.

"Tehran’s days of terrorizing the region and the world are over," the official stated. The warning was issued publicly on social media and reported by multiple outlets.