Iran has assured the US it won't impose transit fees on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz, as Vice President JD Vance highlighted ongoing maritime security discussions.
Vance said US officials received assurances from Tehran that no plans to impose tolls are currently under consideration
Aug 09, 2026
10:19 am
What's the storyIran has assured the United States that it will not impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route.
United States Vice President JD Vance made this claim during an interview with Fox News.
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