USA · Iran · Strait (сша · иран · пролив)

Washington representatives attempted to convince Iranians that it is financially more advantageous for them to conclude a nuclear agreement with the United States rather than impose transit fees through the Strait of Hormuz. US Vice President JD Vance had previously expressed confidence that no fee would be charged for ships passing through the strait.

Consensus

The United States is trying to convince Iran not to impose fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. argues that implementing a nuclear agreement with Iran would be more profitable than collecting tolls.
Iran and the U.S. held negotiations in Dubai regarding the issue.

Points of divergence

U.S. officials expressed confidence that fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz will not be collected. — vesti
Iran may have decided to implement a voluntary fee system, while another source claims it would be mandatory. — interfax

Coverage (2 sources)

US Wants to Persuade Iran to Abandon Idea of Charging Transit Fees Through the Strait of Hormuz — Вести
Axios reports on US attempts to change Iran's position on the Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс

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