[Oman Announces Agreement Not to Charge Fees for Ships Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz] BlockBeats News, April 8, local time April 8, Oman’s Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, Mawali, stated during a consultative meeting that Oman has signed an agreement related to international maritime shipping. According to the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz is designated as a natural passage, and no fees can be charged for ships passing through. He also noted that Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently communicating and consulting with various parties on related issues (CCTV News).