Iran's Ambassador to China: Strait of Hormuz fees will refer to other waterways
Iran's Ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, stated that while no official fee scheme or standards for the Strait of Hormuz have been announced, they will be determined by referencing transit fees of other international waterways and international law. He emphasized Iran's capability as a guardian of the Strait and the importance of reciprocal relations based on mutual recognition. Fazli also expressed agreement to dialogue with the United States, hoping to achieve regional peace.
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- 📰 Published: April 8, 2026 at 19:38
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After Iran was attacked by the United States and Israel, it blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, a global energy lifeline, causing global concern. Currently, the international community is focused on how Iran will charge ships passing through the strait.
According to the China News Service Weibo account "Guoshi Zhizhongche" reported on the 8th, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli stated in Beijing today that Iran has not yet launched a formal fee scheme and standards for the Strait of Hormuz, and will make decisions by referring to the transit fee standards of other waterways in the world and international law.
Fazli pointed out that despite facing heavy pressure, Iran has proven its ability to be the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz, and this role also presupposes a reciprocal moral and political obligation. No country can, on the one hand, hope to obtain security guarantees from other countries; on the other hand, ignore the sovereignty and legitimate rights and interests of other countries. This should be a reciprocal relationship based on mutual recognition.
He said that Iran agrees to hold dialogues with the United States, hoping that the 10 ceasefire terms proposed by Iran can be implemented, and also hopes to achieve a normalized, long-term peace covering the entire region through negotiations with the United States.
Fazli emphasized that the United States has attacked Iran more than once during negotiations in the past, and if the United States violates the negotiation principles again, Iran will respond with a stronger counterattack.
Reporters on the scene asked what China's position was on Iran's plan to charge transit fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and share the revenue with Oman.
Mao Ning responded that the Strait of Hormuz is an important international cargo and energy trade channel, and maintaining the safety, stability, and smooth flow of this region is in the common interests of the international community. "We hope that all parties will work together to promote the early restoration of normal passage through the strait." (Editor: Qiu Guojiang) 1150408
According to the China News Service Weibo account "Guoshi Zhizhongche" reported on the 8th, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli stated in Beijing today that Iran has not yet launched a formal fee scheme and standards for the Strait of Hormuz, and will make decisions by referring to the transit fee standards of other waterways in the world and international law.
Fazli pointed out that despite facing heavy pressure, Iran has proven its ability to be the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz, and this role also presupposes a reciprocal moral and political obligation. No country can, on the one hand, hope to obtain security guarantees from other countries; on the other hand, ignore the sovereignty and legitimate rights and interests of other countries. This should be a reciprocal relationship based on mutual recognition.
He said that Iran agrees to hold dialogues with the United States, hoping that the 10 ceasefire terms proposed by Iran can be implemented, and also hopes to achieve a normalized, long-term peace covering the entire region through negotiations with the United States.
Fazli emphasized that the United States has attacked Iran more than once during negotiations in the past, and if the United States violates the negotiation principles again, Iran will respond with a stronger counterattack.
Reporters on the scene asked what China's position was on Iran's plan to charge transit fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and share the revenue with Oman.
Mao Ning responded that the Strait of Hormuz is an important international cargo and energy trade channel, and maintaining the safety, stability, and smooth flow of this region is in the common interests of the international community. "We hope that all parties will work together to promote the early restoration of normal passage through the strait." (Editor: Qiu Guojiang) 1150408