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Oman endorses Iranian proposal on Hormuz ‘service charges,’ rejects ‘transit fees’
Services would focus on security, pollution control, and strengthening emergency response mechanisms in the strait
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Arab Times Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Oman, Iran Discuss Toll-Free Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
MUSCAT, Jun 23: Oman’s foreign minister said talks with senior Iranian officials in Muscat focused on ensuring toll-free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key provis...
BRICS News
· Jun 30, 2026
JUST IN: 🇴🇲 Oman says it does not agree to impose transit fees on ships in Strait of Hormuz.
JUST IN: Oman says it does not agree to impose transit fees on ships in Strait of Hormuz.@BRICSNews
Middle East Eye
· Jun 24, 2026
Qatar PM visits Oman for talks on Strait of Hormuz
Qatar PM visits Oman for talks on Strait of Hormuz Qatar's prime minister visited Muscat on Wednesday for talks with Oman on setting up negotiations involving Iran, Iraq and Gulf states on the reopening and future operation of the Strait of Hormuz, a diplomat briefed on the talks told Reuters. The discussions are separate from US-Iran peace talks and de-mining arrangements, and Gulf states are expected to push for no transit fees while Iran could propose environmental, navigation and security fees, the diplomat said.
Bloomberg
· Jul 9, 2026
Oman Tells UN It’s Against Imposing Transit Fees in Hormuz
Oman told the United Nations’ shipping agency that it doesn’t support imposing transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz, an approach which might set the sultanate at odds with Iran, which is pushing to charge passing freighters for navigation.
Ariana News
· Jul 11, 2026
Afghan envoy, UNHCR chief discuss support for returnees from Pakistan and Iran
Afghanistan’s ambassador to Qatar, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, has met with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Barham Salih, to discuss support for Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan and Iran. According to the Afghan embassy in Doha, the meeting focused on ways to provide housing, healthcare, education and employment opportunities for returning Afghans. The two [] The post Afghan envoy, UNHCR chief discuss support for returnees from Pakistan and Iran first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
BERNAMA
· Jul 9, 2026
World : Oman Against Mandatory Transit Fees In Strait Of Hormuz, Backs Voluntary Arrangements
LONDON, July 9 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Oman does not support imposing transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz but is open to exploring voluntary arrangements related to navigational support services, an Omani representative said here on Thursday, reported Xinhua.
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Related coverage for "Oman endorses Iranian proposal on Hormuz ‘service charges,’ rejects ‘transit fees’": Arab Times Online — Oman, Iran Discuss Toll-Free Passage Through Strait of Hormuz. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇴🇲 Oman says it does not agree to impose transit fees on ships in Strait of Hormuz.. Middle East Eye — Qatar PM visits Oman for talks on Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg — Oman Tells UN It’s Against Imposing Transit Fees in Hormuz. Ariana News — Afghan envoy, UNHCR chief discuss support for returnees from Pakistan and Iran. BERNAMA — World : Oman Against Mandatory Transit Fees In Strait Of Hormuz, Backs Voluntary Arrangements