The International Maritime Organization announced today (Monday) its opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose transit fees on any strait under the jurisdiction of the International Maritime Organization.

The organization stated: 'We are awaiting further details regarding Trump's declaration that he will impose a 20% fee on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz,' emphasizing that it opposes the imposition of fees on the transit of any strait used for international navigation.

It added: 'There is no legal basis for imposing mandatory fees on the transit of any strait.'

Data from the ship-tracking company 'Kpler' showed that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declined by more than half over the weekend compared to the previous week, reaching only 19 vessels. According to 'Kpler,' this level is nearly equivalent to the maritime traffic recorded in the period leading up to the temporary peace agreement in April.

The United Nations-affiliated organization, through its spokesperson, stated: 'We are aware of the publication and are awaiting further details,' adding: 'We have always been steadfast in our position regarding fees; the International Maritime Organization strongly opposes the imposition of fees on passage through straits used for international navigation, and there is no legal basis to impose mandatory fees simply for passing through a strait.'

Earlier today, the U.S. President stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open whether Iran is present or not, clarifying that the U.S. will be the protector of the Strait of Hormuz, but will be compensated at a rate of 20% on all transported shipments.

The International Maritime Organization announced today (Monday) its opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose transit fees on any strait under the jurisdiction of the International Maritime Organization.

The organization stated: 'We are awaiting further details regarding Trump's declaration that he will impose a 20% fee on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz,' emphasizing that it opposes the imposition of fees on the transit of any strait used for international navigation.

It added: 'There is no legal basis for imposing mandatory fees on the transit of any strait.'

Data from the ship-tracking company 'Kpler' showed that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declined by more than half over the weekend compared to the previous week, reaching only 19 vessels. According to 'Kpler,' this level is nearly equivalent to the maritime traffic recorded in the period leading up to the temporary peace agreement in April.

The United Nations-affiliated organization, through its spokesperson, stated: 'We are aware of the publication and are awaiting further details,' adding: 'We have always been steadfast in our position regarding fees; the International Maritime Organization strongly opposes the imposition of fees on passage through straits used for international navigation, and there is no legal basis to impose mandatory fees simply for passing through a strait.'

Earlier today, the U.S. President stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open whether Iran is present or not, clarifying that the U.S. will be the protector of the Strait of Hormuz, but will be compensated at a rate of 20% on all transported shipments.