Rubio: Iran will not be allowed to charge tolls in Strait of Hormuz under any final deal (opens original article in a new tab)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US will not allow Iran to charge tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, as negotiations to end the Middle East war face challenges over the waterway's control, nuclear inspections, and missile programs.

• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US will not allow Iran to charge tolls on the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iran and Oman announced plans to study the administration and costs of the Strait of Hormuz while asserting sovereignty over it.
• Iran's president emphasized that its ballistic missile program will not be part of any final settlement with the US.