Iran’s China envoy vows ‘special’ Hormuz treatment for ‘friendly’ countries
- Despite US objections, ambassador insists new fees to be charged to vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran’s ambassador to China says ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz would be charged new fees but added that China and other “friendly” countries would be granted “special considerations”.
- An initial deal signed by Iran and the United States last month to halt hostilities stipulated that commercial ships would transit the key waterway free of charge for 60 days, but it remained unclear what policies will be in place after that period.
Confirmed
- Despite US objections, ambassador insists new fees to be charged to vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran’s ambassador to China says ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz would be charged new fees but added that China and other “friendly” countries would be granted “special considerations”.
- An initial deal signed by Iran and the United States last month to halt hostilities stipulated that commercial ships would transit the key waterway free of charge for 60 days, but it remained unclear what policies will be in place after that period.
Sources: Al Jazeera