Iran Grants Toll Exemptions for 'Friendly Nations' in Strait of Hormuz

Tehran. Iran has granted toll exemptions to ships from 'friendly nations' passing through the Strait of Hormuz. It has been reported that Russia is among the countries receiving these exemptions. According to information provided by Iranian Ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali, to a Russian news agency, special discounts have been granted to certain countries.

'We have provided exemptions for some countries. It is hard to say what will happen in the future,' he stated. According to him, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently working to ensure facilities for friendly nations like Russia by utilizing such exemptions.

Previously, amidst the conflict with the United States and Israel, Iran had proposed a plan to collect tolls from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. On Thursday, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Hamidreza Hajibabaei, stated that the first installment of the toll fees had been deposited into the Iranian Central Bank's account.