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Service fees for transit through Strait of Hormuz to depend on services provided — agency

Iran and Oman are discussing transit fees for vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, with reports indicating proposed rates of 3–7% of cargo value. An Iranian Foreign Ministry source dismissed claims of a 7% versus 3% disagreement as false, saying fees would vary based on services provided. The United States and other Persian Gulf states oppose mandatory payments to Iran.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 6, 2026 Published Aug 14

Iran and Oman are in discussions over possible transit fees for vessels using the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with reports indicating proposed rates of 3% to 7% of declared cargo value. An Iranian Foreign Ministry source has dismissed earlier reports of a disagreement over the exact percentage as false, stating that fees would be based on the services provided.

Coverage

According to a report by Reuters, cited by TASS, representatives of Iran and Oman are discussing the introduction of transit fees for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz ranging from 3% to 7% of the declared value of cargo. The negotiations are described as part of broader efforts to restore shipping operations through the waterway.

The same report indicated that Iran has proposed a fee of 5–7%, while Oman has suggested a lower rate of 3%. However, an Iranian Foreign Ministry source, speaking to Fars News Agency, rejected recent reports of a disagreement between the two countries over a 7% versus 3% tariff, calling such claims false.

The Iranian official emphasized that payments by vessels would depend on multiple factors, including the scope of services provided. "Payments by vessels will depend on multiple factors, including the scope of services we can provide," the source said.

Key Claims

Iran and Oman are discussing transit fees for vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, with proposed rates ranging from 3% to 7% of declared cargo value, according to Reuters via TASS.
An Iranian Foreign Ministry source told Fars News Agency that claims of a specific 7% versus 3% disagreement are false, and that fees will vary depending on the services provided.
The United States is categorically opposed to any service fees payable to Iran for transit through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters via TASS.
Persian Gulf states insist that any payments by shipowners must be strictly voluntary, as reported by Reuters via TASS.

Perspectives

Iran and Oman have not issued official statements beyond the ministry source's comments, but the Iranian official's remarks suggest a unified approach to the fee structure. The United States and other Persian Gulf states have expressed opposition to mandatory fees, emphasizing that any payments should be voluntary.

How this outlet told it

TASS — English as of Aug 6, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC

Framing: Iran and Oman cooperation — Neutral

Facts Included:

Iran and Oman will charge transit fees based on services rendered
Fees will vary depending on the scope of services provided
Previous reports of disagreements over 7% vs 3% tariff are false

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TASS — English as of Aug 6, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC

Framing: Negotiations over transit fees — Informative

Facts Included:

Iran and Oman discussing transit fees ranging from 3% to 7%
Iran proposes 5-7% fee, Oman proposes 3%
United States opposed to service fees payable to Iran
Persian Gulf states insist on voluntary payments

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimIran and Oman will charge transit fees based on services rendered. The fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz will vary based on the services rendered by Iran and Oman.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 6, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC
ClaimFees will vary depending on the scope of services provided. Payments by vessels will depend on multiple factors, including the scope of services we can provide.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 6, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC
ClaimPrevious reports of disagreements over 7% vs 3% tariff are false.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 6, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC
ClaimIran and Oman are discussing transit fees ranging from 3% to 7% of the declared cargo value.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 6, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
ClaimIran proposes a 5-7% fee, Oman proposes a 3% fee.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 6, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
ClaimThe United States is opposed to service fees payable to Iran for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 6, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
ClaimPersian Gulf states insist that any payments by shipowners must be strictly voluntary.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 6, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: TASS — English 7 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-14