CNN: Oman proposes toll-free passage through Strait of Hormuz

FILE PHOTO: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) meets with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Albusaidi (R) before Oman-mediated negotiations with the United States on the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme, in Muscat. Iran and the US are scheduled to hold negotiations in Oman on 06 February 2026. (is associated with: «CNN: Oman proposes toll-free passage through Strait of Hormuz») Iranian Foreign Ministry/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Oman has proposed a toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, allowing shipping along the southern route to pass freely as before the war. Permits from Tehran would be required for shipping along the northern route off Iran's coast, but no fees would be charged there either. Talks between Iran and Oman are part of a framework agreement that requires Tehran to reach an agreement with Oman, in coordination with coastal states, on the future administration of the strait. See more Oman has presented a proposal for toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported on Saturday, citing an unnamed source.