Tehran | July 14:
Iran has pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to charge commercial vessels a fee for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi claiming that Iran has long been the protector of the strategic waterway
. Responding through a message on social media, Araghchi said the idea that those ensuring the security of shipping lanes should be compensated was valid. However, he argued that Iran has historically played that role in the Strait of Hormuz and continues to do so.
"Iran has always been the guardian of the Strait and will remain so in the future," the foreign minister said, presenting Tehran as the key force behind maritime security in the region.
Trump's proposal to introduce a security-related fee for commercial shipping passing through the crucial oil transit route has sparked debate over international maritime rules and the future management of one of the world's busiest energy corridors.
The exchange adds to growing tensions between Washington and Tehran, with the Strait of Hormuz once again emerging as a focal point in the broader geopolitical rivalry affecting global trade and energy markets.
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