Qatar's prime minister arrived Wednesday in Muscat to launch a joint process with Oman for talks between Iran, Gulf states, and Iraq on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a diplomat told Reuters. Gulf states are expected to push for no transit tolls, while Iran may propose fees for environmental, navigation, and security services.
Qatar's prime minister is in Muscat on Wednesday to launch a mediation track between Iran, Gulf states, and Iraq over the reopening and future management of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a diplomat briefed on the talks who spoke to Reuters.
As The Zioneer reported previously (Wednesday 13:11), the Qatari initiative follows weeks of diplomatic maneuvering over the strategic waterway, including Iran's attempts to introduce transit tolls — a move rejected by Washington. The diplomat said Gulf states are expected to demand that no transit fees be imposed on vessels passing through the strait. Iran, however, is expected to propose charging for environmental, navigation, and security services, though the diplomat stressed that transit tolls are not currently on the table.
The diplomat also noted that the Strait of Hormuz talks are separate from ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations, from demining arrangements in the strait, and from separate regional reconciliation talks between Iran and Gulf states expected to take place in Riyadh.
3 developments
- DevelopingQatar PM talks with Turkish, Egyptian counterparts on regional security efforts
- DevelopingQatar publicly welcomes US-Iran MOU, calls for constructive talks
- DevelopingIranian FM: Strait of Hormuz is not international waters, but a shared maritime route with Oman
- DevelopingIran says it established joint committee with Oman on Hormuz talks
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