Iranian Official Says No Country Can Charge Fees for International Waterways

The spokesperson emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway and, like all such passages, belongs to no single nation. He warned that allowing any country to levy fees for transit would set a dangerous precedent, leading to widespread chaos as other states might follow suit on neighboring routes. The statement underscored that no nation has the right to charge for the use of international waterways, a position the president has also clearly supported.