Iran negotiator says Hormuz fees to resume after 60-day suspension

An economic member of Iran’s negotiating team said Tehran accepted a 60-day suspension of fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz to secure an agreement, but that collection would resume once the period ends.

Hossein Ghorbanzadeh said charging vessels solely for passing through a natural waterway “has no meaning under international law", and that fees are collected only in return for services provided to ships.

But addressing the suspension of charges on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Ghorbanzadeh said Tehran had accepted the measure “so that the agreement could be reached.”

“After this period ends, collection of fees from passing vessels will resume,” he said.