Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi agreed overnight to the Qatari-US compromise proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, The Zioneer reports. The plan routes incoming vessels through Iranian waters and outgoing vessels via Omani waters. Oman agreed to the arrangement but demanded that Iran confirm the IRGC's backing for the deal.
Oman has conditioned its approval of the Qatari-US compromise proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz on explicit confirmation that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) backs the agreement, sources familiar with the negotiations tell The Zioneer. The demand, which emerged Sunday morning, adds a new layer to the diplomatic framework that saw Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi agree overnight to the plan. According to the proposal, vessels entering the Gulf will pass through Iranian waters, while those exiting will use Omani waters.
This development follows a series of reports from earlier today. At 09:15 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Araghchi had agreed to the Qatari-US proposal, citing two diplomats via Israeli media outlet N12. Minutes later, Yediot Ahronoth confirmed the report and added that Qatari mediators were continuing to seek IRGC backing for the understandings. At 10:06 Jerusalem, The Zioneer's Eye on Zion analysis contextualized the framework as a diplomatic pivot that influenced President Trump's decision to cancel a planned strike on Iran. The thread has evolved from a single-sourced report to corroboration by multiple news outlets, though the IRGC's position remains unconfirmed.
The IRGC has previously declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to Israel-linked vessels, and as The Zioneer reported on July 30, the paramilitary force claimed to have repelled two oil tankers attempting to transit the waterway. Omani mediators had expressed optimism for a breakthrough as recently as July 27, according to a Bloomberg report covered by The Zioneer. The current proposal revives the dual-routing concept that had been discussed earlier but rejected by the IRGC.
As of 11:12 Jerusalem, the IRGC has not issued any official statement confirming its support for the agreement. Oman's demand effectively makes the IRGC's position the critical variable in whether the diplomatic arrangement can proceed. The situation remains developing.
4 developments
- StrongQatari mediators continue talks with Iran to secure IRGC support for Hormuz compromise
- StrongOmani mediators optimistic for Strait of Hormuz breakthrough in coming days, Bloomberg reports
- StrongIran says it will hold talks with Oman to set fees for Strait of Hormuz passage
- DevelopingReport: Oman submits formal Strait of Hormuz proposal to US
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