EU Calls on Iran to Drop Hormuz Strait Transit Fees
EU officials urged Iran to drop plans for Hormuz Strait transit fees to protect trade. The bloc offered satellite data and naval support to keep the route open.
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The European Union has formally called upon Iran to scrap proposed plans to implement transit fees for vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the waterway must remain open and free of charge under international law. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated on Friday that any pay-for-passage scheme would establish a hazardous precedent for international maritime corridors.
"Under international law, transit through waterways like the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and free of charge."
