Russia Opposes Hormuz Fee After U.S.-Israel Actions
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the issue of a fee for passing through the Strait of Hormuz emerged only after U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran, and Moscow opposes such a fee, though it remains a topic for further discussion.
Consensus
- Russia does not support the introduction of a fee for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The issue of a fee for passage through the Strait of Hormoz arose after U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran.
- The Strait of Hormuz was fully open before February 28.
- The U.S. is demanding that Iran open the Strait for navigation.
- Iran is demanding the easing or removal of sanctions in exchange for opening the Strait.
- Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary maritime route and demining operations in the strait.
- An agreement on the temporary route has been discussed but not finalized.
- The issue of a fee is considered a subject for further talks.
Points of divergence
- Lavrov claimed that the positions in Iran favoring nuclear weapons development have strengthened due to the assassination of key figures, including Ali Khamenei and Ali Larijani, and that President Trump has no one to talk to in Iran because 'they killed everyone.' — interfax
Coverage (3 sources)
- Lavrov: Russia does not support a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz — Коммерсантъ
- Lavrov said that the RF does not want payment for passage through the Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс
- Lavrov: problems with the Strait of Hormuz did not exist before the US and Israel adventure — Вести
Key entities
- Ormuz Strait
- Russia
- Iran
- Sergey Lavrov
- Moscow
- USA
- Israel
- MID
- RBC
- INTERFAX.RU
- Islamic Republic
- Persia
- Iran to Recognize Hormuz
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