No Toll Tax in Strait of Hormuz for Next 60-Day Period, Officials Confirm

A 60-day suspension of transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz has been agreed under a new diplomatic understanding, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said, announcing temporary relief for shipping traffic passing through one of the world’s most strategic maritime routes.

Pakistan’s Diplomatic Role in US–Iran Engagement

In an interview with Al Arabiya TV, deputy Prime Minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan has been playing a pivotal role in facilitating a first-ever direct meeting between the United States and Iran.

He said that the breakthrough has made with the help of other regional partners and what he called a “major diplomatic success” for regional stability efforts.

60-Day Framework and Maritime Relief Claim

Dar says countries that have involved in the negotiations have agreed to a 60-day timeline to move toward reaching a final deal between Washington and Tehran.

He also said a temporary suspension of toll tax charges has decided for shipping activity in the Strait of Hormuz for the next 60 days—an area critical for global oil shipments.

Note: This remains part of diplomatic statements and has not been independently verified by all parties involved.

Focus of Technical-Level Talks

Dar added that three technical committees actively engaged in discussions covering:

• Iran’s nuclear programme and related verification mechanisms
• Possible return or unfreezing of Iranian assets
• Regional security dynamics, including Lebanon
• Broader pathways toward long-term peace in the Middle East

Regional Peace and Economic Impact

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the recent tensions between the US and Iran had a global economic impact, particularly in energy markets and shipping routes.

As negotiations continue, he stated that the goal is to lessen the instability and gain confidence in international trade corridors.

Background Context

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital oil shipping channels, and if blocked, the cost of world oil will affect.

If such engagement should continue, however, it would be one of the most important geopolitical shifts in decades between the US and Iran.