Several European countries are reportedly coming to terms with the inevitability of paying fees to Iran and Oman for ships passing through the Hormuz Strait, according to Bloomberg. These nations are advocating for non-discriminatory charges regardless of ship nationality and are pushing for the formation of an international maritime coalition to clear mines. Meanwhile, the U.S. and several Gulf Arab states continue to oppose any such fees, citing international maritime law and concerns about setting a precedent. Oman is looking to balance Iran's demands with global shipping stability, using the Malacca Strait's fee and security fund as a model.