Tehran, Aug. 10 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated on Monday that fees should be charged for maritime services provided in the Strait of Hormuz.

Baghaei made the remarks at a weekly press conference in response to a question about whether fees for maritime services had been discussed during negotiations between Iran and Oman on the designation of a new route in the waterway.

"Generally, when you provide maritime services, you must be reimbursed for them," Baghaei said.

"At this stage, we do not discuss such details," he said, adding that negotiations were continuing and "certain technical points" would be discussed.

Baghaei said the negotiations between Iran and Oman "are being held smoothly and constructi...