Oman has rejected all its own proposals for a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, bringing negotiations to a dead end, according to a report from Axios. The development marks a significant setback in efforts to resolve the maritime standoff.
The Axios report, published Saturday evening, states that Oman has rejected all its own proposals for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, effectively ending the current round of talks. The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the negotiations. As The Zioneer has reported, Oman had previously proposed operating both routes of the Strait of Hormuz in full, including reopening the southern route without permit requirements. Iran had deferred a decision on that proposal. Now, according to Axios, Muscat has walked back its own offer, leaving the diplomatic track at an impasse. The Strait of Hormuz has been a central point of tension between Iran and the US, with Iran demanding concessions on Lebanon and other issues as a condition for reopening. The rejection by Oman, which had been serving as a key mediator, suggests that the gap between the parties remains wide.
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- DevelopingReport: Oman submits formal Strait of Hormuz proposal to US
- StrongIranian outlets claim Strait of Hormuz remains closed, contradicting US denials
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