At a Tehran press conference, we asked the regime directly 'will there be tolls?'
Iran has stated that there will be no toll for crossing the Strait of Hormuz, but some form of payment may be required for services related to navigation and ecosystem preservation. The Iranian regime emphasized its control over the waterway and its commitment to international laws in managing it. Negotiations with the US are ongoing, but a final agreement is not imminent, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear program.
- ▪Iranian officials confirmed there is no toll for the Strait of Hormuz but hinted at potential costs for navigation services.
- ▪The regime is negotiating with the US to end the war and ensure safe passage through the Strait.
- ▪Iran maintains that it will not respond to every statement from US officials, focusing instead on beneficial negotiations for its people.
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Iran says 'there is no toll' on the Strait of Hormuz but warns another payment will be required By Asia editor Karishma Vyas in Tehran and Emily ClarkTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarMon 25 May 2026 at 10:04pmMon 25 May 2026 at 10:04pmMon 25 May 2026 at 10:04pmLoading...abc.net.au/news/iran-discusses-strait-of-hormuz-toll-says-everything-costs-money/106720158Link copiedShareShare articleResponding directly to a question from the ABC, an Iranian official says while "there is no toll" on the Strait of Hormuz, the regime is working to regulate the waterway and it is likely ships wishing to cross will be required to make some form of payment.At a press briefing in Tehran, the regime issued its first direct response to statements from the United States over the weekend that suggested a deal to…
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