Iran’s Hormuz toll plan falters as Gulf nations side with US
Iran's proposal to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is facing strong opposition from Gulf Cooperation Council nations, who are aligning with the United States against the plan. Oman, despite being a target of Iranian strikes, has rejected the proposal, undermining Tehran's efforts to gain regional support. The GCC meeting in Jeddah highlighted growing regional frustration with Iran's actions and a unified stance against its control of the strategic waterway.
- ▪Iran proposed tolling the Strait of Hormuz, but Gulf nations are opposing the plan and siding with the U.S.
- ▪Oman rejected Iran's proposal despite diplomatic overtures, citing past attacks by Iran.
- ▪U.S. officials and regional experts say the GCC states will not allow Iran to control or toll the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The GCC meeting in Jeddah marked the first since the war began two months ago.
- ▪Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad are currently stalled amid ongoing tensions.
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World News Iran’s Hormuz toll plan falters as Gulf nations side with US By Caitlin Doornbos Published April 28, 2026, 5:01 p.m. ET ISLAMABAD — Iran wants international support to toll the Strait of Hormuz, but Gulf nations were siding with the US against the plan Tuesday as they met to coordinate a response to the crisis. “During the summit, a number of topics and issues related to regional and international developments were discussed, as well as the coordination of efforts in response to them,” the Saudi Press Agency said of the Gulf powwow, which is being held in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
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