Did Oman Back Down? / What Does 'Transit Passage' Without Charges Mean? / Analysis of Bader Al-Busaidi's Statements on Refusal to Collect Transit Fees

Since the beginning of the US and Israeli military aggression against Iran and the control exerted by the Islamic Republic of Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, the term 'Strait of Hormuz fees' has become widespread among the public. The statements by Oman's Foreign Minister about 'not charging transit fees (passage fees)' have been accurately translated and conveyed, and do not signify a denial of cooperation between Iran and Oman to collect fees for shipping services in the Strait of Hormuz.