According to a report, Iran has rejected an Omani proposal to establish an alternative southern shipping lane to the Strait of Hormuz, which would operate under US supervision. The plan aimed to provide an alternative route amid Iran's ongoing attempts to control maritime traffic through the Strait.
Iran has reportedly rejected an Omani proposal to establish an alternative southern shipping lane to the Strait of Hormuz under US supervision, according to an unconfirmed report. The plan, which would have provided a bypass route for tankers, was aimed at reducing Iran's ability to control maritime traffic through the strategic waterway.
The Zioneer has previously reported that about 70% of vessel traffic had shifted to a southern route through Oman's territorial waters, eroding Iran's control of the Strait. In recent weeks, Iran had claimed the right to collect tolls on vessels passing through the Strait, but a US official later stated that Iran notified Washington it would not collect such fees. The UN also suspended an escort mission in the area after an IRGC drone strike on a merchant vessel.
The report of Iran's rejection is unverified, and the source of the report is not specified. The development comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts and tensions between Iran, the US, and Gulf states over maritime security in the region.
- StrongIran rejects Omani Strait of Hormuz proposal, demands control over all entry and part of exit routes, official tells Reuters
- DevelopingIran rejects all Omani proposals for new Strait of Hormuz passage, Al-Arabiya reports
- DevelopingIranian Deputy FM: Iran rejects southern route proposal in Oman talks, says 'we will not accept your plans'
- StrongIranian official: Tehran unlikely to accept alternatives to joint Oman Strait of Hormuz plan
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