Oman and Iran are discussing the creation of a central corridor for… (иран · пролив · ормузский)
Oman and Iran are discussing the creation of a central corridor for unrestricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with mediation from Qatar. The talks follow heightened tensions after attacks on ships in the strait and retaliatory strikes between Iran and U.S.-aligned forces.
Consensus
- Oman and Iran are holding negotiations in Muscat about establishing a shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The talks involve Qatar as a mediator, with no participation from the United States.
- There is discussion about opening a central or 'middle' corridor in international waters for unrestricted navigation.
- The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has escalated since July 8, following attacks on ships and retaliatory military actions by Iran and U.S. forces.
- Iranian armed forces have attacked facilities in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan in response to U.S. strikes.
Points of divergence
- Oman proposed creating two separate corridors—one through Omani territorial waters (southern) and one through Iranian territorial waters (northern)—with the northern requiring prior permission but no fee. — kommersant
- The discussion is focused on a potential joint statement about fully opening the central part of the Strait of Hormuz, with no mention of two separate corridors or fees. — interfax
- Iran announced in early June it was developing a new legal framework for the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with Oman, and that the situation would never return to pre-attack conditions after U.S. and Israeli actions. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- CNN: Oman Proposed Creating Two Separate Corridors for Ships in the Strait of Hormuz — Коммерсантъ
- Iran and Oman Discuss Opening a Route Through the Central Part of the Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс
- Oman discusses creating a shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz — Вести