U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States will not accept Iranian tolls or fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing the waterway as an “international waterway.” Speaking during a press availability in Abu Dhabi, Rubio states no country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on international waters, citing existing international law. The comments come as U.S.-Iran negotiations continue following a preliminary peace arrangement reached last week. That framework includes safe passage for vessels through the strait “with no charge” for 60 days, while talks proceed on broader issues including sanctions relief, Iran’s nuclear programme, and missiles. Reporting across outlets also notes that disputes tied to maritime security are occurring alongside wider disagreements within the negotiating process. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key global shipping route for oil and other commodities, and previous disruptions, including an Iranian blockade early in the conflict, have affected maritime traffic and global oil prices. Rubio’s remarks underscore U.S. positions on maintaining free passage as negotiations move into a 60-day window.
Rubio says Iran cannot charge tolls on Strait of Hormuz under international law
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States will not accept Iranian tolls or fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing the waterway as an “international waterway.” Speak...
- Marco Rubio says the Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway and no country may charge tolls or fees.
- Rubio says the U.S. will not accept Iranian tolls or fees on shipping through the strait.
- A preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement provides for safe passage “with no charge for 60 days” while talks continue.
- The negotiations cover sanctions relief, Iran’s nuclear programme, and missile-related issues alongside maritime concerns.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a major global shipping chokepoint for oil and other commodities.
TEHRAN — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Washington would not accept Iranian tolls or fees on the Strait of Hormuz, as disputes over the vital waterway, nuclear inspections, and missiles exposed early strains in negotiations to end the Middle East war. Washington and Tehran have signed a preliminary agreement to halt the conflict and concluded a first round of talks in Switzerland, opening a 60-day negotiation period on sanctions relief, Iran’s nuclear programme and the future of Hormuz. An Iranian blockade early in the war choked maritime traffic through the strait, sending global oil prices surging, […]...Keep on reading: Rubio rejects Iran tolls on Hormuz as deal strains multiply
2 months agoWASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that no country is allowed to charge tolls on the crucial Strait of Hormuz, calling the channel an "international waterway." Rubio made the remarks during a press availability in Abu Dhabi, amid concerns that Iran could charge a fee on ships transiting the strait in the future as last week's preliminary peace deal between Washington and Tehran stipulates safe passage of vessels through the waterway "with no charge for 60 days only." "It's an international waterway. No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway," the secretary said, referring to the Strait of Hormuz. "That's existing international law. That's the way it is in international waters all over the world." South Korea and other countries have been closely watching developments in the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, hoping that the peace talks would lead to the restoration of free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil, natural gas, fertilizer and other commodities. Currently, 22 South Korea-li
2 months agoUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran cannot charge tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that "it's an international waterway" despite ongoing negotiations with Tehran.
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