Iran Provides Exemptions For Russia, Other Countries In Strait Of Hormuz Transit Fees – Ambassador

MOSCOW, April 24 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Tehran has provided exemptions for several countries, including Russia, regarding transit fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, said Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

First Deputy Speaker of the Iranian parliament Hamid Reza Haji Babaei said on Thursday that Iran has received revenue from fees for crossing the Strait of Hormuz for the first time, with the funds transferred to the country's central bank.

"We've currently provided exceptions for some countries, but I don't know what will happen in the future. However, our Foreign Ministry is currently trying to implement the exceptions envisioned for friendly countries, such as Russia," the ambassador said when asked whether Iran made exemptions to the Strait of Hormuz tariffs.

Iran announced plans to impose tariffs following the United States (US) and Israeli attacks, citing the costs associated with ensuring the security of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has now closed the Strait of Hormuz until the US naval blockade is fully lifted.

The US and Israeli aggression against Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and liquefied natural gas supplies from the Persian Gulf countries to global markets, and has also impacted oil exports and production in the region.

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