The United States has informed mediators of its categorical rejection of any Iranian restrictions or fees on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, considering that freedom of navigation in this vital strategic waterway represents a red line that cannot be
negotiated. This stance comes amidst ongoing negotiations regarding arrangements for reopening the important maritime passage. The American position arises from existing divergences between the two sides concerning the conditions for reopening the Strait, where the issue of imposing restrictions or fees
by Iran is one of the main points of contention. In this context, Iran had hinted at preventing U.S. Navy vessels from transiting the Strait, a suggestion met with firm American rejection. The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the
most important maritime passages globally, with a significant portion of the world's oil and gas supplies passing through it. This makes it a focal point of wide international scrutiny for any tensions related to freedom of navigation within it. It is
worth noting that Iran had previously closed the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of tensions with the United States and Israel, which prompted Washington at the time to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
