Proposed Hormuz deal gives Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
A proposed deal between Iran and Oman could grant Iran control over shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. This potential shift in regional power follows ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global energy transit route; Iranian control would significantly alter geopolitical stability and energy market security.
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STRAIT. Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026.
A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would grant Iran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a significant concession amid ongoing conflict with the US. Iran has warned Gulf states of retaliation against energy infrastructure if the US attacks, while also engaging in missile strikes against US allies in the region. This is AI-generated.
A proposed deal between Iran and Oman to help end five months of war between Iran and the United States would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Reuters on Wednesday, August 5, one of the biggest concessions yet to Iran.
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