Iran and Oman Weigh Permanent Strait Toll to Cement Regime

Iran and Oman are exploring a permanent transit toll for ships through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to formalize Tehran’s control via a new Persian Gulf Straits Authority. Iran has started applying tolls and conditional rules with exemptions for allies, while the US opposes a permanent toll and demands free, untolled transit under international law, a stance that could affect ongoing peace talks and regional security dynamics.