Iran and the United States issue conflicting positions over whether ships will face charges to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s foreign ministry and chief negotiator say Tehran will not impose “tolls,” but instead may introduce “maritime service fees” tied to activities such as security, safety, and environmental protection. Iran has also said that during a 60-day fee-free period, provided under a memorandum of understanding with the US, related charges would not be collected from shipowners and would be covered by the Iranian government. Separately, Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority says vessels must submit requests through the authority during the transition period, and fees would depend on final arrangements. The US position, as reflected by a statement by top diplomat Rubio, is that Washington will not accept tolls on shipping through the strait. Additional reporting says Israel and Lebanon are expected to discuss related issues with the US. Some coverage notes that charging a toll can be inconsistent with international law, while fees for legitimate services may be permissible, though details of what Iran would provide are not fully clear.