Iran has said it will not charge conventional transit fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but is working on a new system linked to security arrangements, according to reports. Iranian officials stated that maritime traffic through the strait would be regulated under Iranian supervision, with vessels required to coordinate passage with Tehran. They also indicated that foreign military ships from countries seen as hostile, including the US and Israel, could be denied access, while other vessels may be allowed under prior approval. Iran has further emphasized that the US will have no role in managing security in the waterway. Some officials also suggested that commercial vessels might be charged fees under the new framework, depending on political and regional conditions. Iranian authorities have stressed that control over the Strait of Hormuz, including routes and regulations, will be decided on the ground rather than through external pressure or statements.

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