Hormuz transit under discussion as Iran and Oman consider maritime service fees

Iran and Oman will form a joint working group to study the costs and administration of maritime services for Strait of Hormuz transit, asserting sovereign rights over the waterway while stressing toll-free safe passage; the plan is linked to a memorandum of understanding with the United States and would implement maritime service fees after a 60-day grace period, despite U.S. opposition to tolls and sanctions threats on Oman if tolls are imposed.