Iran to impose fees on ships permitted to cross Strait of Hormuz, negotiator says

Middle East Eye · April 17, 2026 Sanctions

Iran to impose fees on ships permitted to cross Strait of Hormuz, negotiator says Some commercial ships will be permitted to cross the Strait of Hormuz, but only after paying fees, the ISNA news agency reported, citing an official. Mahmoud Nabavian, a member of Iran’s negotiating team, linked the opening of Hormuz to the ceasefire in Lebanon.