Pakistan, April 25 -- Iran assures no tax on friendly tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Russian sources. This move aims to ease concerns among allied nations using the key shipping route. It also reflects efforts to maintain smooth maritime trade despite regional tensions.

Russian officials said Iran confirmed that it will not charge toll taxes on tankers from friendly countries. These assurances come after earlier announcements about collecting fees from vessels crossing the strategic waterway. Therefore, the policy now appears more selective and targeted.

Previously, Iran had declared that toll taxes collected from ships would be deposited in the central bank. Officials confirmed that initial revenue from these tolls had a...