Insiders: Gulf countries are expected to push for exemption of cross-strait transit fees BlockBeats reported that on June 24th, according to informed diplomats, the Prime Minister of Qatar initiated relevant consultation processes in the Omani capital Muscat on Wednesday, promoting talks between Iran, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, and Iraq on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and future operational arrangements. According to informed sources, although transit fees have not been included in the formal agenda, it is expected that Iran will propose plans to levy environmental fees, navigation fees, and safety fees during negotiations. Gulf countries are expected to promote the maintenance of the Strait of Hormuz free of transit fees to ensure smooth regional energy and trade transportation.