Iran says Hormuz will reopen but with transit fees set by Tehran and Muscat

The Strait of Hormuz will reopen but under new conditions set by Iran and Oman, including transit fees, Iran’s ambassador to Moscow said on Monday, reaffirming a position Washington has firmly rejected.

“Of course, this strait will be open, but with new conditions to be determined by the Iranian and Omani authorities,” Ambassador Kazem Jalali told the Russian newspaper Izvestia. “We understand that Iran and Oman provide certain services related to this strait. And fees will be charged for...