He said the arrangement would apply to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about one-fifth of global seaborne oil.

The strait has reportedly seen a 90–95% drop in traffic since the US-Israeli conflict began in late February 2026, contributing to what Jalali described as a 13 million barrel per day shortfall.

The United States, European countries and Gulf states have opposed any toll system on the international waterway, even as regional tensions continue with incidents including Israeli airstrikes.

Jalali also told the Tasnim News Agency that Europe has no role in Tehran–Washington negotiations aimed at resolving the Middle East crisis, saying talks are strictly between Iran and the US administration.

Oman’s ambassador to Washington, Talal bin Suleiman al-Rahbi, recently told The Guardian that Oman opposes any toll-based system and supports freedom of navigation.

Oman, which shares stewardship of the strait and has traditionally acted as a neutral mediator, continues to resist US pressure to sever ties with Iran.

It has been discussing a potential management framework for the strait that would comply with international law, in consultation with the International Maritime Organisation.

Oman has also been critical of violations of international law in the region and has condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.

Any future reopening of the waterway could significantly increase global oil supply and ease shortages, although enforcement mechanisms remain unclear.