EU Urges Iran to Keep Hormuz Strait Free of Transit Fees
The EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has urged Iran to abandon plans to levy transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the importance of free and open waterways under international law. The EU expressed its commitment to restoring energy and trade flow upon a regional ceasefire.
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The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has issued a call for Iran to abandon any intentions of imposing transit fees in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, urging for the waterway to remain open and free of charge.
Underlining the critical nature of such global maritime routes, Kallas emphasized the potential risks associated with introducing a pay-for-passage system. “Any pay-for-passage scheme will set a dangerous precedent for global maritime routes,” she stated in a post on X.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen echoed these sentiments, expressing willingness to aid in restoring trade and energy flow post-ceasefire by sharing satellite data and strengthening EU naval operations in the region.
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