Vance tells Tehran: Iran will never impose tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz
"Listen, in the end, it will absolutely not happen that Iran charges fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Certainly, there are many uncertainties at present, and we cannot predict Iran's future actions. But all countries in the region—including Iran's allies—unanimously consider such a move unacceptable and completely unfeasible.
The situation is indeed fluid; Iran's behavior has always been unpredictable, and its regime remains unstable. But I am certain we will not face the scenario of tolls being levied on the strait.
In fact, I am fully confident that no form of vessel taxation will ever occur in the Strait of Hormuz."
This statement aims to dispel international concerns about Iran controlling the maritime passage of the Strait of Hormuz and imposing transit fees. On one hand, it highlights that such an action would meet collective opposition from regional nations; on the other, it conveys the U.S. perspective, asserting that Iran is unlikely to adopt such a hardline approach to strait control.
The crucial question is: Can Vance truly speak for Iran?
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