Afghanistan, July 5 -- Iran plans to begin charging service fees for commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz after the expiration of its 60-day interim arrangement with the United States, Iran's ambassador to China said on Sunday.
According to Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency, Ambassador Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli made the remarks during the Global Peace Forum in Beijing. He said the new arrangements would take effect after the current 60-day understanding between Tehran and Washington expires.
Rahmani Fazli said countries considered "friendly" by Iran would be exempt from the proposed charges, specifically naming China. He added that future administration of maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz would be coordinated with...