Iran opposes shared Strait management
Iran rejected Oman's proposal to establish a joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that Tehran and Muscat alone have the right to determine the arrangements of the strait according to their respective shares, and that any role for other countries is unacceptable. Iran insists on maintaining full control over the internal route of the strait, as well as part of the external route, and considers the 50-50 management sharing agreement with Oman to be contrary to its interests. It also warned that some southern routes may pose a risk to ships, stressing that Omani control must be balanced with its allocated share. Nonetheless, Iran described Oman as a "valuable neighbor," even as regional and international efforts increase regarding the future of the strait, which is considered one of the most important maritime passages for global energy transit.
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