Rubio Rejects Hormuz Tolls After Touring Wary Gulf Nations (opens original article in a new tab)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected the idea of tolls in the Strait of Hormuz during a tour of Gulf nations, emphasizing that such measures would be unacceptable and could lead to chaos. Gulf states and Oman also opposed tolls, while Iran and Oman had previously discussed joint administration of the strait, raising concerns about potential fees.

• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected any tolls or fees in the Strait of Hormuz during a Gulf tour
• Rubio emphasized that tolls would set a dangerous precedent and lead to chaos in maritime routes
• Gulf Cooperation Council nations and Oman expressed opposition to tolls in a joint statement
• Iran and Oman were working on a joint administration agreement for the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about potential fees