Iran and Oman to charge ships passing through Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire, state media says

Iran and Oman are set to impose fees on ships that travel through the Strait of Hormuz during a two-week ceasefire, as reported by Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency. The revenue from these fees will be used for rebuilding efforts, according to the report. CNN has reached out to Oman’s foreign ministry for a statement. The strait has been largely shut down since the onset of the war, with maritime tracking data indicating that only about 5% of the shipping volume from before the war is currently passing through. Some tankers have managed to get through; for example, Pakistan and India have made agreements with Iran for guaranteed passage of certain vessels flying their flags. Reports indicate that Iran has been charging as much as $2 million for each ship that passes through Hormuz. It remains unclear if any shipping companies have paid this fee.