Iran to allow no military ship in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman
Iran and Oman are negotiating a deal to manage shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which would exclude military vessels from the waterway. The US administration has expressed opposition to parts of the deal, specifically regarding joint management and fee collection.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global chokepoint for oil and gas, and any change in its management has significant implications for global energy security and geopolitical stability.
Iran and Oman have reached a potential agreement to manage ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, excluding military vessels from the vital waterway.Tehran will allow military ships to transit through the Strait of Hormuz under the agreement that the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman, Iran’s deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Tuesday.The two countries' top diplomats met to discuss managing commercial shipping traffic in Hormuz, which remained largely shut down nearly six months after the Iran war began.Gharibabadi told state television late Tuesday that commercial shipping traffic into the Persian Gulf would pass through Iranian waters, while the outbound route would pass partly through Iranian waters and partly through Oman’s waters.He said the routes would be temporary and that Iran and Oman must discuss a permanent maritime traffic plan within 30 to 60 days.The latest development comes amid US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Oman if…
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