Oman has proposed a plan to charge fees to ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, despite public opposition from the United States. The proposal, submitted to the U.S. and other Western allies, suggests implementing service fees similar to those in the Strait of Malacca and the Singapore Strait, where voluntary contributions are collected to ensure navigational safety. While Omani diplomats indicate that the fees would be voluntary, Iranian officials assert they would be mandatory. The U.S. has expressed skepticism about the plan and plans to discuss it further with Omani officials. If enacted, this plan would represent a significant shift from the current transit conditions in this critical maritime passage.