Iran says no transit fees for ships in Strait of Hormuz, but shipowners must pay security and environmental costs, per foreign ministry. Spokesman says Iran, Oman bear primary security responsibility; denies European management reports.
Iran will not charge transit fees for ships in the Strait of Hormuz, but shipowners must cover security, environmental, and management costs, said foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghai. He stated that Iran and Oman bear primary responsibility for security in the strait and denied reports of possible European involvement. A week earlier, Iran announced the creation of a state agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
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