Saudi Cabinet Urges Free Navigation, No Fees in Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia’s cabinet stressed the importance of protecting freedom of navigation through the straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, calling for unhindered passage along the two maritime routes.

The cabinet also underscored its opposition to imposing fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

It called for conditions in Hormuz to return to what they were before February 28. The summary of its position did not specify a year or detail the changes it was referring to.

The statement placed freedom of navigation at the centre of the cabinet’s position on both straits, with the call to restore previous conditions focused specifically on Hormuz.