Iran shifts stance on Strait of Hormuz

The article discusses the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the tensions between Iran and the United States over its management and the facilitation of maritime navigation. It points to the divergence of Iranian positions—affirming their legal right to control the strait and seeking to develop a protocol to ensure the safe passage of ships—alongside efforts by Oman to contribute to implementing a mechanism to guarantee freedom of navigation in accordance with international laws. The article also covers ongoing negotiations between the two sides, amid concerns about the imposition of new fees or restrictions on vessels. Tensions are escalating with potential Iranian threats to impose fees on transit, movements by naval forces, and possible actions by the Iranian parliament. The issue of opening the strait remains heavily linked to the outcomes of the talks between Washington and Tehran, and how these developments may impact global oil supplies and regional maritime security.

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