New Hormuz Route Agreed With Oman, Says Iran
Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to manage the passage jointly despite ongoing regional tensions. Tehran maintains that the waterway remains insecure due to U.S. naval actions, rejecting claims that it is seeking a deal with Washington to reopen the route.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, and any shift in its management directly impacts international oil prices and geopolitical stability in the Middle East.
Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and are putting the final touches on arrangements for jointly managing the passage, Tehran's foreign ministry said Wednesday.Iran has seized de facto control of the strait, a strategic waterway for the global energy trade, since the United States and Israel launched their war against the country on February 28.US President Donald Trump has repeatedly insisted Tehran is keen to do a deal to reopen the route to shipping, but Iran denies this and says it will instead make arrangements with its neighbour across the strait, Oman.
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