Oman proposes new Strait of Hormuz shipping plan amid US-Iran talks

Oman has proposed managing traffic through the Strait of Hormuz through two separately controlled routes, CNN reported on Saturday, citing a source with knowledge about the talks. The agreement, which is yet to be finalized, would keep both the northern and southern corridors of the strait open. In the southern corridor, within Omani territorial waters, ships will be allowed to navigate freely under pre-war conditions. In the northern corridor, in Iranian territorial waters, vessels would need to request permission from Tehran to pass. No tolls would be imposed under the deal.