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Iran Announces Maritime Fees for Strait of Hormuz After 60-Day Negotiation Period

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz authority announced plans to impose maritime fees on ships after a 60-day negotiation period with the United States, following a memorandum of understanding. The waiver of fees during the negotiation period was confirmed by multiple sources, while the exact implementation timeline and fee structure remain under discussion. The move has raised concerns about potential economic impacts on global shipping.

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz body stated on June 19, 2026, that it would waive planned fees for ships using the strait during a 60-day negotiation period under a memorandum of understanding with the United States. Ships must submit transit requests at least 48 hours before arrival during this period. The waiver applies to fees for security, safety, environmental services, and related charges.

Where Sources Diverge

The scmp article states that fees will be waived during the 60-day negotiation period, while the guardian and times-of-india articles report that fees will be introduced after the negotiation period ends.

scmp

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz body said on Friday it would waive planned fees to use the strait during a 60-day negotiation period.

guardian

Iran has announced plans to introduce a system of maritime fees in the strait of Hormuz in two months after the 60-day period of negotiation.

times-of-india

Iran plans maritime transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz post-US agreement.

Timelines

Sources

IndependentSouth China Morning PostJun 19, 03:43 PM
Iran waives Strait of Hormuz fees during 60-day peace negotiation period

⁠Iran’s ⁠Strait of ⁠Hormuz body said on Friday it would waive planned fees to use ‌the strait during a 60-day negotiation period under the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States ⁠this week. Ships seeking passage through ‌the strait while the interim agreement was in ‌force must submit transit requests ⁠at ⁠least 48 hours before arrival, ‌Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority said ‌in a ‌notice. Iran will waive ‌fees for security, safety, ⁠environmental services and related...

IndependentTimes of IndiaJun 19, 06:17 AM
Iran to start charging fee in Strait of Hormuz after 60-day negotiation window: Report

Iran plans maritime transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz post-US agreement, despite ongoing regional tensions. Israel reaffirms its security zone in Lebanon and commitment to preventing Iran's nuclear ambitions. The US urges a ceasefire, while Iran seeks regional support for reconstruction. Economic recovery for Iran is expected to be gradual.

IndependentThe GuardianJun 18, 09:40 PM
Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz

Tehran says fees to cover cost of managing waterway will come into effect at end of 60-day negotiation period Middle East crisis – live updates Iran has announced plans to introduce a system of maritime fees in the strait of Hormuz in two months after the 60-day period of negotiation that has been triggered by the signing of the memorandum of understanding. Tehran, claiming a historic victory over the US, added that the strait was under its control and the European plan for a naval mission to escort ships though the strait would not be welcome. Continue reading...