Oman proposed establishing two separate shipping routes through the…
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