Bloomberg has reported, citing sources, that Oman has warned European nations that crossing the Strait of Hormuz might come with fees, and that returning to the pre-American-Israeli aggression era against Iran is impossible.
The agency stated: "Oman informed European officials that there is no way back to the pre-war situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and ships passing through might be required to pay certain fees."
According to the agency, these fees could be imposed for services related to clearing the strait and navigation.
Bloomberg noted that the United States, Europe, and Oman's neighboring countries are increasingly concerned about the possibility of Oman and Iran establishing a toll system for shipping and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The agency mentioned that it is unclear whether Oman will make these fees mandatory.
Sources indicate that Oman is studying systems used by other countries to control maritime passages, including the Malacca Strait, where mandatory fees are not imposed.
Earlier, Iranian authorities announced the development of a new legal system for the Strait of Hormuz, noting the process is being coordinated with Oman, another coastal nation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that the Strait of Hormuz has been open for free shipping passage for years, but the situation will not revert to its previous state post American-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Iranian authorities have expressed their intent to collect amounts for providing services related to the safe movement of vessels through the waterway, clarifying from Tehran that these amounts are not considered charges. Following a memorandum of understanding with the United States, Iran committed on June 18 to refrain from charging ships for 60 days.