# Iran War: Oman Tells Allies Ships Going Through Hormuz May Have to Pay

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-26 14:22 UTC · Category: World · Sources: 8 · Current Velocity: 7.07

## Executive Summary
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate as Oman and Iran discuss potential fees for ships transiting the critical waterway.

## Intelligence Brief
Oman has informed allies that ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz may be required to pay fees. This follows statements from an Iranian military adviser suggesting the country may collect such charges.


Simultaneously, Oman and Iran have established a Hormuz working group under an Islamabad memorandum. Coverage from The National emphasizes a humanitarian crisis, noting that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will begin evacuating 11,000 stranded seafarers.


Reports from gCaptain, NewsNation, and TRT World focus on the financial and diplomatic frameworks surrounding the strait's transit. Future developments include the progress of the newly formed working group and potential US-Iran negotiations, which the Swiss government says diplomats are currently working to initiate.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who is attempting to evacuate seafarers?
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is beginning the evacuation of 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

### What diplomatic efforts are underway regarding the US and Iran?
According to the Swiss government, diplomats are working to start negotiations between the US and Iran.

### What is the purpose of the Hormuz working group?
Oman and Iran have set up the working group under an Islamabad memorandum.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Strait of Hormuz, Hormuz, Oman-Iran, Islamabad, Iran War Oman Tells Allies Ships Going Through Hormuz May Have, IMO, Oman Tells Allies Ships Going Through Hormuz May Have, Diplomats

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC | Xiisada ka taagan marin biyoodka Hormuz oo cirka isku sii shareertay iyo Maraykanka iyo Iran oo isu hanjabaya | 2026-06-26 20:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXEFVX3lxTE1ld3lIbDdtU19fYXVKbXpWVEFTR3l5VnZHZHo4MU9zVzlqNnZrbWxNekpNRGZsVFNzTUtHVXR5ZXY3Q3dXMHR0V2kwSkluYzdnTjV3cFlWQmp6U0NT?oc=5) |
| The Jerusalem Post | Strait of Hormuz toll dispute raises US-Iran tensions | 2026-06-26 20:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTFAyNl9Ld1g5am4yck82bGoybEtidnFMeG5pMzg0S1l2RlNRbUJnX1BLQjF2T2NZSkxmREwtQUYyQ0ZobENpVXF2R0w0dXlpdDZ6MnltT1l2SFBOdy1FanlaUmZ6MkFYcHBJZ1E?oc=5) |
| The Telegraph | Ships face ‘voluntary’ charges under plan for post-war Hormuz | 2026-06-26 20:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxNOE5DSWtZeVlIcngwcElxYkpJRFRCa29fV0FZQ2JhSXZQbzdaUlJpdUtHWk90enN5R3phUkVJNHY4dTRzV0Fkc2tPZ1k2ZHIzeW5JMTNQc3JvS0p6WldMeWZmX2xPNnRLMnBnRVB0NnM0U2ZhNzNiNkpyd0xUV1VpcVk2UXBtQm9xVS1IR1YtSWE5V3djUnowbkNXdGFsNXdKODFRQlNmUHBhTEpuR2tn?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Ships face ‘voluntary’ charges under plan for post-war Hormuz | 2026-06-26 20:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxQa3dmVW9IQWNyald1aVlfU0ZaX29kUkdsOXJ3ekdCZE40cTJNWVRKYjhkVEdjZngxVlg4SmVtSEF6THg2Rmtqa1BGQ0hURGJKQzFIU3ZJbjQ2OXF1ZldUZE04V1dPaW40aFp6eG1QNTAwM1lYZlluQk9LbnprcEw4V2x6dktCWFE2M1NKV0dzcmRYeXZPdVE?oc=5) |
| NewsNation | Iran military adviser says country may collect fees for Strait of Hormuz | 2026-06-26 20:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxNN0V0Z3E1R2NlU2ptYWRNLXA3N2FXSDQ0RmppLWNTck9vYVhuVXpQbzl3VFBwM05xeUFXVlhkbTN4bTJNZGg5NWJEREhxb1dHaXdmWDRaTkZPX05VMjNvV1hCcVFuZ09hamhSU3gzWURPTWc0YXdmSkk4cWVLQnZCOG9Wa9IBiAFBVV95cUxPM2RJQWJvTUhpaUtLaDVuRTRwTUhLbTJzZS1nYXdOQmxEYTEzb3lLQU9YNzd1Y3lxaldQTHpwM3NzWHBqeDhqdGFlNWpPSVBVbXpsUDRTODRtOVQ1X1M4WmFtWTNPUTAweTB0XzZjQlVTaXlkZ2JRRFJhb3ZyWUphNTVUVXptaXQ4?oc=5) |
| TRT World | Oman, Iran set up Hormuz working group under Islamabad memorandum | 2026-06-26 14:49 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWEFVX3lxTE10c2NxSTZGczV5ZWEzRndmUHhCMm9lTjd5MGFiZ2VFcGM5cUl5MVJ6cFMybnJNZ3Jfd2xXN0pmV0JXR1BCUDZZSTVkaElXeUZNTnNjQ1hRZFI?oc=5) |
| The National | Iran war latest: IMO to begin evacuation of 11,000 seafarers stranded in Strait of Hormuz | 2026-06-26 14:49 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxPS3djaXpYQ2l5SnRDWWdnUEJhZWpxd1NtY0cxRWpsWS1ISjJLNk9nOWhoY2x3bUxzWWJvMVQtVkJUZDZjUUxVczVuTnkxc0dZNWtBSXVJS2lsWjdGZWJpejkwTEVXbHpaRzlaMnBjdUptdUNsZ3pJNTVrcDV5S2ktODgya2g1YXBpRVRSY0tLWGtrTFlzZXhTLUJn?oc=5) |
| gCaptain | Oman Tells Allies Ships Going Through Hormuz May Have to Pay | 2026-06-26 14:49 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxPR2VBUjhtdzlBdGhLM3huV3NGRTBzQTZEOXZVakk3NjhLZ01vU2NsWk1pa1hicnNfOGUtQnZPeFRid0NSdGN6d3Fmbjltbjh1UUlycFVocGkzTDQwbVg0NFdyT0JPY2dEakxrdU1RVGprTnRERTNtT0lQU28xdXo2eE92Q2NmblRIVVE?oc=5) |
| The National | Iran war latest: Diplomats working to start US-Iran negotiations, Swiss government says | 2026-06-26 14:49 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTFBhYWZRVFJWREIxbURnR2NlQjF6MXA2ZnNBSVJqbU93b0hhbHlMS2FQRVprNzdNWUZLbG5rdl8zTnEzX1IyRlJWOFk4SmMxMndYMV9DRDdMUkxEQ3VyVnBac19mampRTlRsS2ZsUHdBeWpETG5qNFg5Rm5JVXA?oc=5) |
| NewsNation | Iran military adviser says country may collect fees for Strait of Hormuz | 2026-06-26 14:49 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxNN0V0Z3E1R2NlU2ptYWRNLXA3N2FXSDQ0RmppLWNTck9vYVhuVXpQbzl3VFBwM05xeUFXVlhkbTN4bTJNZGg5NWJEREhxb1dHaXdmWDRaTkZPX05VMjNvV1hCcVFuZ09hamhSU3gzWURPTWc0YXdmSkk4cWVLQnZCOG9Waw?oc=5) |

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