Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions
Summary
Oman has offered Iran a Gulf-supported plan to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary fees for ships passing through. This proposal aims to restore steady shipping after disruptions caused by conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran in the region.Key Facts
- Oman presented a proposal to Iran backed by Gulf countries to manage the Strait of Hormuz together.
- The plan includes voluntary fees for ships using the strategic waterway, similar to a system in the Strait of Malacca.
- The proposal seeks to reduce disruptions caused by conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
- President Donald Trump paused a US bombing campaign but warned it could resume if negotiations fail.
- Iran shut the strait to most ships after US and Israeli attacks began in February 2026.
- A previous US-Iran deal partially reopened the strait but collapsed after Iranian attacks on some ships.
- Iran wants to charge fees and manage the strait along with Oman, but the US opposes mandatory fees.
- Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers discussed ways to protect freedom and safety of shipping in the region.
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