Two sources familiar with the talks told i24NEWS on Sunday that there has been some progress in Omani-Iranian negotiations over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but it is not certain whether Iran will accept Oman's proposal for a regional consortium with voluntary payment. Iran continues to demand mandatory fees as a condition for passage, the sources said.
Two sources familiar with the talks have confirmed to i24NEWS that there has been 'some progress' in Omani-Iranian negotiations over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but it remains uncertain whether Iran will accept Oman's proposal for a regional consortium. One source detailed that Oman has proposed a consortium covering security of shipping lanes, search and rescue, and additional cooperation, with the emphasis that payment would be voluntary. Iran has so far opposed the idea and demanded mandatory fees as a condition for passage, the sources said.
The Zioneer reported earlier this morning at 09:59 that Oman had put forward the voluntary consortium proposal. The latest confirmation from a second source at 10:14 reinforces the report, though the outcome remains unclear.
The talks are part of a broader diplomatic push by Iran to impose transit fees on vessels passing through the strategic waterway, a move that has drawn opposition from the United States and Oman. As The Zioneer has documented over the past month, Iran has been advancing plans to charge ships up to $2 million per vessel, with some payments reportedly made in Tether, goods, or barter. Oman has consistently advocated for free passage, leading to the current negotiations.
What remains unclear is whether Iran's leadership will accept the voluntary framework or insist on mandatory fees, which the sources say is still the Iranian position.
2 developments
- StrongIran says it will hold talks with Oman to set fees for Strait of Hormuz passage
- StrongIran confirms Muscat talks with Oman, agrees to continue Strait of Hormuz discussions
- DevelopingIran and Oman advance joint plan for Strait of Hormuz transit fees
- StrongOman drafts proposal for separate Strait of Hormuz lanes, with southern route free of Iran's permit requirements
Source and signal
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