Iran and Oman make progress on deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, officials say
Summary
Iran and Oman are working on an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with shared control of shipping routes between their waters. The deal aims to secure safe passage and could help reduce tensions in the Middle East, but the United States opposes any arrangement that lets Iran control the strait or charge fees.Key Facts
- Iran would control the inbound shipping route into the Persian Gulf, and Oman would control the outbound route.
- Ships passing through the strait could be charged fees for security and environmental protection.
- The final deal is still being negotiated and might depend on lifting the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.
- The U.S. wants the strait to remain an open waterway with no single country controlling the shipping lanes.
- President Trump opposes any tolls or charges for passing through the strait.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage, with about one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas trade moving through it before the conflict.
- Talks between Iran and Oman focus on safe shipping routes that consider both countries’ security and rights.
- U.S. officials and Iranian representatives both acknowledge progress but say no final agreement has been reached yet.
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