Barak Ravid of Axios reports that an interim deal between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz could be announced as early as tomorrow. Under the proposed 60-day arrangement, inbound traffic would pass through Iranian territorial waters, outbound traffic through Omani waters in coordination with Iran, with no tolls collected. The sides would also aim to clear mines from the median lane within 30 days and reach a permanent settlement.
Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported Wednesday that an interim deal on the Strait of Hormuz could be announced as soon as Thursday, August 6. The agreement, negotiated between Iran and Oman, would establish a dual-routing system: inbound vessels enter via a northern lane in Iranian territorial waters, while outbound vessels exit through Omani waters, with explicit coordination required from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy. The 60-day interim period would involve no toll collection, and both sides would work to clear mines from the median international lane within 30 days, aiming for a permanent settlement.
The Zioneer has previously covered the protracted negotiations over the Strait, including Oman's conditional acceptance of a dual-routing proposal in early August, Iran's insistence on controlling passage and collecting fees, and reports of diplomatic progress through Omani and Qatari mediation. The new report suggests a concrete framework is emerging, though the deal's durability and IRGC compliance remain to be seen.
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