Iranian sources confirmed Tuesday evening that Tehran proposed to Oman to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz passage, according to a report by ynet. The proposal comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure the strategic waterway.
Iranian sources confirmed Tuesday evening that Tehran has proposed to Oman to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz passage, according to a report by ynet. The confirmation follows earlier reporting Tuesday that a senior Iranian official said Oman had put forward new proposals for managing the strait.
The joint-management proposal is the latest in a series of diplomatic maneuvers around the strategic waterway. Earlier Tuesday, a senior Iranian official told ynet that Oman had presented new proposals for the strait's management. In recent weeks, Iran and Oman have issued joint statements on sovereign rights, and Iran has held talks in Muscat on the strait's status. Reports have also indicated that Iran rejected earlier Omani proposals for alternative passage arrangements.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit, has been the subject of intense diplomatic activity involving Iran, Oman, the United States, and Gulf states. Iran has sought to assert control over the waterway, while the U.S. has demanded free passage for international shipping.
5 developments
- DevelopingIran reportedly rejects Omani plan for alternative southern route to Hormuz under US supervision
- StrongOman drafts proposal for separate Strait of Hormuz lanes, with southern route free of Iran's permit requirements
- StrongIran: Strait of Hormuz management is solely Iran and Oman's responsibility, toll collection continues
- StrongIran says it will hold talks with Oman to set fees for Strait of Hormuz passage
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