The article reports that "Iran is discussing a partnership with Oman — a U.S. ally — on a system that would charge fees to vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz." It adds that talks with Oman "explored a proposal to charge vessels for services provided" and that "Oman initially rejected a partnership with Iran in the strait, but discussions are now underway about possible revenue-sharing, according to two Iranian officials familiar with the negotiations." The piece notes that Iran's newly created Persian Gulf Strait Authority said it had defined the "supervisory management area" of the strait and that passage would require a permit, indicating a proposed management and fee framework, while emphasizing that "it is unclear whether anything concrete will emerge from the discussions."

The article reports that Iranian officials have asserted what they describe as Iran's legal right to manage the Strait of Hormuz jointly with the Sultanate of Oman and to seek collection of fees for ships transiting the waterway. It adds that, according to Iranian statements, discussions are underway between Tehran and Muscat on mechanisms related to managing the strait and providing services to vessels, even as the United States has rejected the idea of imposing transit fees.

Marine Insight, summarizing reporting from Bloomberg and The New York Times, states that "Iran is discussing a new payment system with Oman for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, despite strong opposition from the United States." It explains that Iran is proposing that vessels "could face charges described as service fees rather than direct transit tolls" and that "officials familiar with the talks said Iranian authorities have discussed sharing revenue from the proposed system with Oman." The article also notes that Iran's newly created "Persian Gulf Strait Authority" announced a "management supervision area" for the Strait and said ships would need permits, indicating a move toward a joint regulatory and fee-collection architecture, while stressing that the system remains under discussion.

Iran is negotiating with Oman to establish a system that would allow both countries to charge ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, even after the US warned against establishing payment methods in the waterway, The New York Times reported on Thursday.[2] The discussions between Oman and Iran are centered on charging fees rather than tolls, a distinction that makes the project legal under international law.[2] Iran has recently created the "Persian Gulf Strait Authority," an organization from the Islamic regime that aims to govern the international waterway.[2]

US President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open to all countries, while warning Oman not to interfere in negotiations over the waterway.[4] Trump rejected suggestions that Iran or Oman could oversee any future shipping arrangement or toll system in Hormuz, saying, "No, the strait’s going to be open to everybody" when asked whether he would accept a temporary arrangement involving Iranian or Omani control of the waterway.[4] The article notes that Iran has repeatedly insisted that management of the Strait of Hormuz is not a matter for the United States and would instead be coordinated with Oman and regional states.[4]

The report states that Iran and Oman have been discussing a 'joint mechanism to manage navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,' referring to talks between officials of both countries. It further quotes an Iranian maritime official denying that Iran is currently imposing 'transit fees' on ships passing through the strait, responding to reports that Tehran planned to charge vessels for passage.

This TV segment reports that the Sultanate of Oman 'refuted the Iranian claims' about imposing transit fees in the international Strait of Hormuz. It says Omani officials have emphasized their adherence to international laws governing the strait and rejected Iranian suggestions that Tehran and Muscat would jointly levy passage charges on shipping.

Iran has held talks with Oman on jointly collecting fees from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, The New York Times reported on Friday. The sources said Oman told Iran it was prepared to use its influence with Gulf neighbors and the United States to advance the proposal after recognizing its potential economic benefits.

Crowdfund Insider reports that "Iran has initiated conversations with Oman regarding a potential collaborative arrangement to implement a payment mechanism for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz." It notes that the proposed framework "would reportedly involve the collection of fees framed as payments for specialized maritime services, rather than direct transit tolls," in order to navigate international legal constraints. The article also mentions that discussions include "possible revenue sharing between Tehran and Muscat" and that the move is part of broader efforts by Iran to formalize control and economic returns from traffic through the waterway, with Oman approached as a partner in management and collection.

During a cabinet meeting, Trump appeared to threaten Oman while rejecting any arrangement that would allow Iran and Oman to manage traffic through the strategic waterway.[5] The comments came as Washington imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s new Strait Authority, accusing Tehran of charging ships for passage through Hormuz.[5] Iran denies collecting 'tolls' and says the fees are linked to navigation, environmental protection, and maritime security services in the Gulf.[5]

Iran has announced its intention to jointly collect tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, but the Omani government has clearly rejected the proposal, stating that it is incompatible with international and maritime law. Oman’s Minister of Transport said Oman cannot impose any tolls on passage through the strait.

Under UNCLOS, transit passage through international straits is generally not subject to tolls by coastal states, though specific services rendered to vessels can be charged without discrimination. This legal context is relevant to claims about fee-collection proposals in the Strait of Hormuz.

In this televised interview, the presenter says that "Oman and Iran are reportedly holding a meeting to examine options to ensure smooth flow of transit for ships, through the Strait of Hormuz" and that the talks have been confirmed at deputy foreign minister level. The analyst states around 2:13 that potential outcomes "may mean putting in a protocol in place that allows for tolls, that allows for them to be able to continue to have security, to allow Iranian maritime security apparatus to be consulted whenever a ship passes," while Oman would seek an arrangement for de-escalation and stability. This indicates that mechanisms for tolls or fees and shared procedures are being discussed, though the video does not confirm a finalized joint fee-collection system.

In this short news clip, the presenter cites the New York Times as reporting that "Iran discussed with the Sultanate of Oman the imposition of a joint fee system in the Strait of Hormuz." The segment summarizes that the reported proposal involves Iran and Oman coordinating to charge ships transiting the strait, although it notes that the plan has faced international criticism and that Oman has not publicly confirmed any agreement.

This commentary post claims that "Iran and Oman are drafting a ship regulation agreement, which not only aims to regulate but also to collect 'toll fees'." It asserts that "after CNBC reported, Iran and Oman began drafting a joint agreement to implement joint supervision in the Strait of Hormuz, and even plan to impose tolls." The post interprets these developments as Iran and Oman moving toward joint supervision and toll collection, but it does not provide primary documentation and frames the information in speculative, market-focused language.

The video states that Trump was considering a joint venture with Iran to collect tolls from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. It also says Iran was mulling a bill to charge transit fees and that an agreement may also be signed with Oman if required.