Iran Representative: Strait of Hormuz Now Open Free of Charge

On June 23, Ali Bahreini, Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva, stated that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels and will not charge any fees. In response to questions from the United Nations Geneva Press Association regarding negotiations between Iran and the United States, Bahreini mentioned that the Strait of Hormuz is open for a period of 60 days, during which no fees will be charged. Additionally, both Iran and the U.S. have decided to establish a communication mechanism to monitor and address any potential issues that may arise. The specific conditions for the strait's opening after 60 days will be determined by the outcomes of negotiations between Iran and the U.S.