The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) has… (пролив · ормузский · проход)
The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opposed the imposition of a transit fee for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz following President Donald Trump's statement on his intention to levy a 20% surcharge on all cargo transported through it.
Consensus
- The International Maritime Organization (IMO) expressed opposition to the idea of charging fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- IMO stated there are no legal grounds for imposing mandatory fees simply for transit through a strait used for international shipping.
- Donald Trump announced on July 13 that the United States would take control of the Strait of Hormuz and reimpose a maritime blockade on Iranian ports.
- Trump proposed a 20% fee on goods passing through the strait to cover security costs.
Points of divergence
- Iran stated it would not fulfill its obligations under a memorandum with the U.S. after new strikes, blaming Washington for breaking agreements. — vedomosti
- Iran promised not to allow the Strait of Hormuz to come under U.S. control. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- International Maritime Organization Opposes Fees for Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz — Ведомости
- UN Condemns Trump's Idea to Charge Fees for Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz — Коммерсантъ