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After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Iran and U.S.-allied Oman are advancing plans to charge fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, despite opposition from the United States.
- This move marks a significant shift from the prewar status of the strait as a free international shipping route, reflecting the impact of the Feb. 28 American-Israeli attack on Iran.
- Prior to the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz allowed free passage for vessels transporting oil and gas from the Persian Gulf, but during the war, Iran effectively blockaded the waterway, causing global energy prices to surge.
- Oman has formally proposed a plan to the U.S. and Western allies for shipping companies to pay service fees to use the strait, signaling a potential new economic dynamic in this strategic maritime corridor.
