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US Official Denies Agreement with Iran on Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees
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By אליהו עמר
First reported by Ynet · Jul 28, 2026
What happened
A US official denied reports of an agreement with Iran on charging transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz, stating Iran's demands were rejected by the US and Oman. This follows a Trump-Netanyahu meeting amid efforts to secure shipping routes in the strategic waterway.
- 01US denies any agreement with Iran on Strait of Hormuz transit fees.
- 02Iran's demands deemed unreasonable by the US and Oman, who rejected them.
- 03Oman proposed a voluntary fee system for navigation services in the strait.
- 04Iran seeks greater control over shipping lanes, facing opposition from Gulf states and the US.
- 05The clarification followed a Trump-Netanyahu meeting focused on stabilizing the energy route.
- 06International community supports rejecting Iran's extensive demands.
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