A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday that Tehran has rejected an Omani proposal for joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz, calling the plan 'no chance of succeeding.' The official stated that Iran insists on maintaining control over the entire entry route through the strait and part of the exit route, hardening the diplomatic standoff over the strategic waterway.
Tehran has hardened its position in the diplomatic standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, with a senior Iranian official telling Reuters on Wednesday that the Islamic Republic has rejected an Omani proposal for joint regional management of the strategic waterway. The official described the proposal as having "no chance of succeeding" and insisted that Iran must retain control over the entire entry route through the strait and part of the exit route — a demand that effectively blocks any compromise.
The rejection follows a series of escalating statements from Tehran. On Tuesday evening (Jul 28, 21:47 Jerusalem), Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that Iran had rejected an Omani proposal for a 50-50 shared route, demanding full Iranian control of the entry route and part of the exit route. Gharibabadi warned that if Oman does not accept this final proposal, the strait will remain closed and Iran is prepared for a resumption of war. Later that same evening, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that the Omani proposal had "no chance of succeeding," further cementing Tehran's uncompromising stance. The Zioneer reported on these developments at the time.
The standoff has evolved dramatically since early June, as The Zioneer has reported. On Jun 11, the newly formed Iranian Strait of Hormuz Authority formalized an indefinite closure of the waterway, transitioning from military threats to an administrative blockade. By Jun 27, approximately 70% of maritime traffic had diverted to a southern route through Omani territorial waters, effectively neutralizing Iranian control. Talks in Muscat, initiated by Tehran on Jul 11, raised hopes for a diplomatic resolution. However, a senior Iranian lawmaker warned on Jun 13 that involving Gulf states in the strait's management would cross a red line set by Supreme Leader Khamenei.
No response from the United States or Oman to the latest Iranian demand has been reported yet. The Trump administration has consistently demanded that the strait remain open to all shipping, and any arrangement granting Iran exclusive authority over the waterway is expected to face strong opposition.
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