Wall Street Journal: US-Iran Tensions Hold Up Strait Deal

The article discusses the efforts by the United States and Oman to resolve the dispute with Iran over imposing transit fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Talks have been held to overcome obstacles caused by Iran's request to collect revenue from these fees, which the United States and Gulf countries reject. The negotiations also focused on an alternative Omani proposal to fund maritime services through a voluntary fund. Meanwhile, transit through the strait has significantly decreased, and the dispute has had an impact on international navigation security.