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Iran Insists on Charging Fees for Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Oman Talks

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First reported by Calcalist · Jul 2, 2026

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The US and Oman are trying to end Iran's blockade and fee demands on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a deal to unfreeze $100 billion in Iranian funds, Tehran refuses to relent and insists on controlling the strait and charging fees. Talks continue with Qatari mediators to resolve the standoff amid declining ship traffic.

01Iran insists on charging fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz despite US offers.
02US and Oman seek to break the deadlock using promises to unfreeze $100 billion in Iranian funds.
03US envoys met Qatari mediators in Doha to discuss implementing a preliminary agreement.
04Iran blocked the strait, delaying the release of $6 billion held in Qatar.
05Iran claims control over the strait and demands fees for security services, aiming for $40 billion annually.
06Ship traffic through the strait dropped from over 100 to 43 vessels daily amid the dispute.

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