Kathmandu. Iran has announced plans to impose tariffs on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s ambassador to Beijing announced on Saturday that new tariffs would be imposed on ships passing through Hormuz. In addition, Iran’s ambassador said that friendly countries will get special treatment.
Tariffs on ships in the Strait of Hormuz have been a major obstacle to the deal between Iran and the United States. US President Donald Trump has made it clear that no tariffs will be accepted on the Strait of Hormuz.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed last month to end hostilities between Iran and the US allows commercial ships to fly through Hormuz for up to 60 days free of charge. However, it is unclear what arrangements will be made for this energy pipeline after the 60-day talks end.
Talks with Oman about the fee{
Iran’s ambassador to China, Abdulreza Rahmani, told the World Peace Forum in Beijing that his country was working on new arrangements for the key waterway with Oman. “As a waterway where the Hormuz is part of its territorial waters, we will definitely charge a service fee,” Fazli said, according to AFP. This fee will not be tolled. ’
Why is TAG_OPEN_strong_22 the Strait of Hormuz important?
TAG_OPEN_li_26 The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. It connects the Persian Gulf with the Sea of Oman.
It is the only waterway from the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and then to the Indian Ocean.TAG_OPEN_li_25 Which makes it important.
Almost TAG_OPEN_li_24 all oil and gas exports by the Gulf countries pass through this route. That’s one-fifth of the world’s energy exports.
Special Discount for Allies
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According to the Iranian ambassador, the new arrangements will focus on monitoring the movement of ships to ensure the safety of transit from Hormuz, and addressing and managing the environmental impact of a large number of ships. “We will certainly consider special treatment for those countries,” he said. Those who have been our friends and have stood by us in difficult times. —Agency
