Oman says no transit fees for ships in Hormuz

Oman’s foreign minister said Muscat was committed to not imposing transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz, as officials from Tehran and Muscat discuss future management of the vital waterway under the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.

Badr al-Busaidi told Monte Carlo International Radio on Monday that Oman opposed transit fees, after Iran said the two countries had held talks on the future management of the strait.

“We are not in favor of imposing transit fees,” Busaidi said. “This is stipulated — meaning it is internationally prohibited — and we are committed to these regulations.”

He added that ensuring safe passage through the strait was mainly Iran’s responsibility.

“This is primarily a responsibility that falls entirely on Iran,” he said, “to ensure that the strait and internationally approved shipping lanes are free from any hazards related to mines.”