Oman proposed establishing two separate shipping routes through the… (пролив · иран · оман)
Oman proposed establishing two separate shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz during talks with Iran in Muscat, one through Omani waters operating under pre-war conditions and another through Iranian waters requiring prior permission but no fees. The proposal is still under discussion by Iran.
Consensus
- Oman proposed creating two separate shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz during talks with Iran in Muscat.
- The southern route would pass through Omani territorial waters and operate on pre-war conditions, allowing free passage without permits.
- The northern route would pass through Iranian territorial waters and require prior permission from Iran but no payment for passage.
- Iran has not yet approved the proposal and is considering it internally.
- Oman and Iran are continuing discussions about the agreement.
- Per the sources, there are two existing shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz — one near the Iranian coast and another near the Omani coast.
Points of divergence
- Iranian representatives conveyed the idea to Tehran after a meeting in Muscat, but did not receive approval during that meeting and had to refer it for internal discussion. — vesti
- The U.S. demands Iran publicly recognize the Strait of Hormuz as open and promise to stop attacks on commercial vessels passing through it. — vesti
- Iranian military forces attacked sites in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan following U.S. airstrikes on Iran on 8–9 July. — vesti
- President Donald Trump announced the end of a ceasefire, reinstated oil sanctions, and threatened to blockade Iranian ports. — kommerant
- Iran and Oman may issue a joint statement on fully opening the central part of the Strait of Hormuz after talks in Muscat. — interfax
- The negotiations are taking place with Qatar's mediation, and the U.S. is not involved. — interfax
Coverage (5 sources)
- Oman Proposed Two Routes for Ships Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz — РИАМО
- Iran to Consider Oman's Proposal for Two Shipping Routes Through the Strait of Hormuz — Вести
- 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