The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced Wednesday that the agreement with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, contingent on no interference from a third party. Iranian sources emphasized that the deal does not necessarily mean the strait will open immediately to traffic.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced Wednesday evening that the agreement with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, provided a third party does not interfere. Iranian sources stressed that the deal does not guarantee an immediate reopening of the strategic waterway. The announcement marks the latest in a series of rapid developments today, following earlier reports that a draft framework was completed and awaiting Supreme Leader approval, and confirmation from the Associated Press that delegations had concluded discussions.
Earlier Wednesday, The Zioneer reported, citing diplomatic sources, that a 60-day interim arrangement would grant Tehran increased control over vessel entry and exit through the strait. By 07:20 Jerusalem, the Associated Press, citing two regional sources, confirmed that Iranian and Omani delegations had finished discussions on a draft agreement. A regional diplomat later told i24NEWS that an announcement was expected on Thursday. Throughout the day, Iranian officials issued multiple statements—first confirming agreement on route coordinates, then warning of potential third-party disruption, and finally confirming a joint statement was imminent.
The development is part of Iran's broader post-war strategy to assert joint sovereignty over the strait with Oman. As The Zioneer reported on June 12, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that the strait's management would not return to its pre-war status and that navigation fees would be imposed. Tehran has long challenged the international definition of the strait as international waters, insisting it is a shared territorial route.
It remains unclear what "third party" interference refers to—likely the United States or international maritime forces. The extent of Omani agreement to Iran's framing is unknown, as the full memorandum has not been published. The agreement does not guarantee immediate safe transit, and the timeline for implementation remains uncertain.
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