21:34 - 13.06.2026
June 13, Fineko/abc.az. The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Esmaeil Baghaei, has outlined Tehran's decisive and non-negotiable strategic terms regarding international maritime transit and ongoing diplomatic tracks.
According to ABC.AZ, navigating the official foreign policy briefing, the spokesperson unveiled two major updates:
Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees: Baghaei stated that Iran will begin levying operational transit fees on commercial vessels and oil tankers passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Frozen Assets Mandate: The diplomat further emphasized that the comprehensive release of frozen Iranian financial assets remains an inseparable, core component of any prospective future final agreement with the United States.
