A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday that Tehran is demanding full control over all vessel entry into the Strait of Hormuz and part of the exit route under a temporary plan being prepared with Oman. The official said Iran wants 'full control over Hormuz — and the ability to intervene if necessary,' and described the arrangement as requiring Omani notification before any ship exits the waterway.
Tuesday's update from Reuters adds a new dimension to the evolving diplomatic framework for the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Iranian official now demands that Tehran have partial control over exit routes, requiring Oman to notify Iran before any vessel leaves the waterway. The official stated that Tehran wants "full control over Hormuz — and the ability to intervene if necessary," expanding the earlier demand that focused on entry control.
The story first emerged at 08:05 Jerusalem, when i24NEWS reported that Iran and Oman were nearing an agreement to renew shipping. The Wall Street Journal then added details of a temporary lane proposal and Iran's demand for security guarantees. The New York Times reported the plan includes a "service fee" and lane separation. At 10:52 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that an Iranian official confirmed full control over vessel entry under the plan. This latest Reuters report now reveals the additional demand for partial exit route control and mandatory Omani notification.
The crisis dates to June 2026, when Iran imposed a formal blockade on the strait and the IRGC conducted kinetic strikes on vessels using alternative routes authorized by Oman. As The Zioneer has reported, diplomatic efforts in Muscat and proposals for joint management have failed, and Iran previously rejected an Omani proposal for joint regional management. Iranian military officials have claimed full control over the waterway.
The temporary plan, if implemented, would institutionalize Iranian control over the world's most critical energy chokepoint. It remains unclear whether Oman has agreed to the notification requirement, and the White House has previously demanded that the strait remain open to all shipping. The plan's status and the U.S. response remain open questions.
12 developments
- DevelopingSources report 'some progress' in Omani-Iranian talks on Hormuz shipping, but deal uncertain
- DevelopingRegional diplomats report progress on temporary Strait of Hormuz solution, i24NEWS says
- DevelopingU.S., Iran, and Oman advance in Hormuz talks, unconfirmed report says
- DevelopingSenior US Official: Iran Overreaching in Hormuz Demands; Agreement Is Coordination Only, No Tolls
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