Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Iran Approves Service Fees for Authorised Ships Crossing Hormuz
Iran says some ships allowed to use the Strait of Hormuz must pay fees.
The fees are for services such as navigation, safety, environmental protection, fuel and insurance.
Iran says the money can be paid in rials or another currency it chooses.
Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei says the strait is still closed.
He says it will not reopen until the United States fulfills its commitments and changes its behaviour.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the waterway could become US territory.
Iran says the United States is using economic pressure against it.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged diplomacy to resolve the disagreement.
The dispute has disrupted the movement of energy through the region.
Iran approved Article 3 requiring ships from authorised countries to pay fees for services provided by Tehran.
The fees may cover navigation, environmental protection, fueling under certain conditions, insurance, safety and other services.
Iran said payments can be made in Iranian rials or another currency chosen by the Islamic Republic.
Mohsen Rezaei said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until the United States fulfills its commitments and changes its behaviour.
Donald Trump has claimed US control over the waterway, while Masoud Pezeshkian has called for diplomacy.
- Who
- Iranian officials, the United States, President Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are involved in the dispute.
- What
- Iran approved service fees for authorised ships using the Strait of Hormuz, while an Iranian official said the passage remains closed.
- When
- The fee decision was announced on Sunday; related statements were made on Saturday and on August 14 and 18.
- Where
- The dispute concerns the Strait of Hormuz, Iran and the United States; statements were reported from Tehran and through IRIB.
- Why
- Iran says the fees pay for services it provides and says the strait will remain closed until the United States fulfills commitments and changes its behaviour.
Iran’s Position
United States’ Position
Status of the waterway
Iran’s Position
Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz is closed and will not reopen until the United States fulfills its commitments and changes its behaviour.
United States’ Position
Donald Trump has claimed US control over the critical waterway and suggested it could be declared a US territory.
Fees and authority
Iran’s Position
Iran says authorised ships must pay for maritime, environmental, safety and logistical services provided by Tehran.
United States’ Position
Trump has said Iran must agree to what Washington considers the right deal and has warned governments against providing Tehran with a lifeline.
Pressure or diplomacy
Iran’s Position
Mohsen Rezaei alleges that Washington is relying on economic pressure and blockade measures, while Masoud Pezeshkian has called for diplomatic engagement.
United States’ Position
The US position described in the articles emphasizes pressure on Iran and obtaining an agreement Washington considers acceptable.
- Fee authority
- Iran’s National Security Commission approved Article 3 of the Strategic Action to Ensure the Security and Progress of the Strait of Hormuz plan.
- Eligible vessels
- Ships from countries authorised to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will be required to pay the fees.
- Covered services
- Potential charges include navigation, environmental services, fueling under certain conditions, insurance, safety and other services.
- Payment currencies
- Iran said fees can be paid in Iranian rials or another currency chosen by the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- Iranian closure position
- Mohsen Rezaei said the strait remains closed until the United States fulfills its obligations and changes its behaviour.
- US position
- Donald Trump has claimed US control over the waterway and shared an image calling it “NEW US Territory.”
- Diplomatic position
- Masoud Pezeshkian called for negotiations while protecting Iran’s national strength and dignity.
- Reported impact
- The shipping disruptions have severely affected international energy movement.
