BRUSSELS, April 17 (Reuters) - Iran should abandon all plans to levy transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz and keep transit open for all, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas Said on Friday. "Under
EU Presses Iran to Abandon Plans for Transit Fees in the Hormuz Strait
EU Response to Iran's Proposed Transit Fees
Iran's Proposed Transit Fees and International Law
BRUSSELS, April 17 (Reuters) - Iran should abandon all plans to levy transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz and keep transit open for all, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas Said on Friday.
"Under international law, transit through waterways like the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and free of charge," Kallas said in a post on X.
Potential Global Impact of Pay-for-Passage Schemes
"Any pay-for-passage scheme will set a dangerous precedent for global maritime routes. Iran has to abandon any plan to levy transit fees."
EU's Role in Ensuring Free Flow of Trade and Energy
Europe's Commitment to Restoring Trade
Kallas said Europe will play a part in restoring the free flow of energy and trade once a ceasefire in the region takes hold.
EU Support Measures
Satellite Data Sharing and Naval Mission Reinforcement
In a separate post on X, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU could help through sharing satellite data and by reinforcing its Aspides naval mission that is currently operating in the Red Sea.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Lili Bayer, writing by Bart Meijer)
