Iran is asserting its intention to impose service charges on all commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, directly opposing the peace agreement established on June 17 that advocated for unrestricted navigation. This position has been met with disapproval from the United States, Oman, and the entire Gulf Cooperation Council. As of this week, international maritime organizations continue to classify the Strait as a zone of hostile operations, with over 22,500 sailors remaining stranded in the Persian Gulf. Experts caution that any collapse of the current 60-day agreement between the US and Iran, which is set to expire in mid-August, may lead to a drastic decline in oil exports and potentially spike US gasoline prices to crisis levels.
