On the 29th Oman's foreign ministry published comments from Foreign Minister
Badr saying Oman is committed to keeping the Strait of Hormuz safe, peaceful and
open to navigation. He said Oman and Iran have agreed in ongoing talks that any
future arrangements must comply with international law. On proposals to charge
transit fees, Badr said Oman does not support levying fees on transiting vessels
but did not rule out exploring maritime-service mechanisms—such as measures to
boost navigation safety, emergency response and pollution control—that would be
negotiated with states and shipping companies using the strait and intended to
improve services and safety rather than add new burdens to global trade.
