During ongoing ceasefire negotiations, a US official confirmed on Tuesday that the United States will not permit the implementation of tolls or fees for vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. The statement follows reports that Iran had proposed a temporary arrangement intended to reopen the strait, which would have effectively increased Iranian authority over transit through the critical maritime passage.

According to the US official, these proposals were deemed "unreasonable" and were subsequently rejected by both the United States and Oman. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global shipping lane, and the issue of transit control remains a significant point of friction in the broader diplomatic discussions between Washington and Tehran. While the US maintains that the strait must remain open and free of new financial barriers, the Iranian government has not publicly provided a detailed counter-statement regarding their specific objectives for the proposed transit arrangement. The current diplomatic impasse highlights the ongoing challenges in reaching a consensus on maritime security and regional trade routes as ceasefire talks continue.