Iran-Oman deal gives control over Strait routes

The article concerns a proposed agreement between Iran and Oman regarding the control of ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The proposals include granting Tehran authority over vessels passing through the strait, while some details related to defining this control are left unspecified. Gulf negotiators emphasize the necessity of involving regional countries in ship inspection processes, and they reject the imposition of mandatory fees. There are also major disagreements over Iran's role in ships leaving the strait. This effort is part of diplomatic attempts to find a solution to the navigation crisis in Hormuz, through which about one-fifth of the world's oil supplies pass, making it one of the most strategically tense routes. Oman is acting as a key mediator due to its good relations with both parties and its geographic position. Meanwhile, disagreements persist between Washington and Tehran over the concept of sovereignty over the strait, with Iran insisting on managing maritime traffic to assert its sovereignty claims.

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