Iran's Hormuz Strategy Gains Gulf Backing
Iran proposed a temporary arrangement to Oman for managing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which includes allowing one-way traffic through Iranian waters while also permitting some traffic to pass in the opposite direction within Iranian waters. The aim is to alleviate disruptions in trade caused by the security and political situation in the region. Iran rejected splitting the shipping lanes equally with Oman, considering that the current plan does not address its security concerns, and emphasized that long-term regional stability is essential. Additionally, Gulf States supported a plan that would enable Iran to collect voluntary fees from ships, similar to the system used in the Strait of Malacca, with the goal of ending the halt in trade through the strait—though there are warnings that imposing mandatory fees would be illegal. Meanwhile, Washington is seeking to restore the previous situation that allows ships to pass freely without fees.
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