Iran is considering a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by creating a voluntary fund financed by Gulf states and European countries that rely on the route.
Iran is considering a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by creating a voluntary fund financed by Gulf states and European countries that rely on the route.
Rather than imposing formal tolls, the fund would cover navigation, environmental protection, and search-and-rescue services, similar to the existing model used in the Strait of Malacca.
The proposal, reportedly backed by Oman, could provide a legal workaround since international law does not permit mandatory transit fees in key shipping chokepoints.
Source: The Telegraph
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