A senior Iranian official said Wednesday that Tehran has rejected an Omani proposal for joint management of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, demanding full control over shipping routes. The rejection marks a further hardening of Iran's position in the ongoing crisis over the critical maritime chokepoint.
A senior Iranian official said Wednesday morning that Tehran has rejected an Omani proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, demanding full control of shipping routes. The official stated, "We demand control of the shipping lanes," according to the report.
This follows Tuesday evening's remarks by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who demanded full Iranian control of the entry route to the strait and part of the exit route, while threatening to keep the strait closed if Oman did not accept the proposal. Gharibabadi also warned that even if an understanding is reached, the strait would not open immediately.
Iran has been escalating its maritime posture in the region since declaring a blockade of the strait in late June. The dispute centers on control of the world's most critical energy chokepoint, with Iran seeking to exclude international oversight and regional partners like Oman from managing maritime traffic. The United States has led a 'Guardian of the Strait' coalition to counter Iranian threats, while Oman has attempted to mediate a diplomatic solution.
4 developments
- DevelopingIran reportedly rejects Omani plan for alternative southern route to Hormuz under US supervision
- StrongIranian Deputy FM: Iran proposed to manage Strait of Hormuz lane near it, Oman opposite lane
- StrongIran warns Oman it cannot guarantee Strait of Hormuz security without Tehran's approval, according to source
- ConfirmedOman submits proposal to Iran on Strait of Hormuz administration with voluntary transit fees
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