Vens stated that Iran has no plans to impose a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated that Iran had informed Washington that it had no plans to impose a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the United States will evaluate not only Tehran’s statements but also its subsequent actions, Vance said on Fox News.
According to the vice president, the U.S. expects oil and gas flows from the Persian Gulf to remain at the same levels as before the conflict began. He added that “the entire coalition of Persian Gulf countries” is also striving for this outcome. According to NDTV World, about 20% of the world’s oil supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Vance noted that some officials within the Iranian government had spoken of the possibility of imposing a toll for passage through the strait. At the same time, he said, Iran has assured the U.S. that it has no such plans. He emphasized that Washington will verify these assurances through Tehran’s actual actions.
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Vance also stated that the safe passage of ships is being hindered by mines, which, he said, Iran laid at the start of the war. The U.S. is working on a plan for ship traffic through the strait that includes mine clearance. Washington is also seeking a commitment from Iran not to open fire on commercial vessels.
Iran’s National Security Council stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. “corrects its behavior.” Tehran’s demands include guarantees of no threats, a definitive end to the war, the lifting of the naval blockade of Iranian ports, and the withdrawal of military forces. Iran is also demanding compensation for war damages, the lifting of sanctions, and the unconditional unfreezing of assets.
The United Arab Emirates stated that Iran targeted a tanker belonging to the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company as it was passing through the Strait of Hormuz. NDTV World also reports that Iran has announced it is close to reaching an agreement with Oman regarding control of the strait, but believes this will not be sufficient to reopen the waterway.
