Iran rules out Omani proposal to manage Strait of Hormuz
Tehran said a 50-50 arrangement would not serve its interests and insisted the entire inbound lane and part of the outbound route remain under Iranian control.
- On Wednesday, Tehran rejected Oman's proposal for regional joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, stating the initiative "has no chance of success" and reaffirming Iran's position that control must reflect its sovereign rights.
- Modeled after the Strait of Malacca, the Omani plan suggested a 50-50 joint control arrangement with voluntary fees, though an Iranian official told Reuters this would not serve Iran's interests.
- According to Iranian officials, the United States and Saudi Arabia are pressuring Oman to advance "unrealistic plans" regarding the strategic waterway, while Tehran insists only it and Oman have authority to decide.
- Warning against "unlawful U.S. military interference," the IRGC Navy claimed it maintains full control of the waterway after forces stopped three oil tankers for using an "unsafe and illegal route."
- Oil prices rose over $3 a barrel Wednesday as regional attacks intensified, with the United States and Saudi Arabia launching strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq following drone attacks on Saudi facilities.
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Iran rules out regional management of Hormuz Strait, hitting hopes for breakthrough
The proposed joint management plan had no chance of success, with an official saying Iran and Oman should manage the Strait of Hormuz based on their respective areas of control, without outside powers.
Oman's proposal envisaged a system of joint management of the Straits, with voluntary contributions from passing ships to finance navigation services, environmental protection and search and rescue operations.
Iran Rejects Oman's Proposal for Equal Control of the Strait of Hormuz — WSIran rejected Oman's proposal for an equal distribution of control over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding most of the waterway. USA consider Tehran's demands unreasonable, since the strait is an international waterway.
Iran rules out Omani proposal to manage Strait of Hormuz
Tehran has ruled out Oman's proposal for regional joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, scuppering hopes for a resolution to the impasse that has choked off Gulf trade for months.
Iran says final Hormuz proposal to Oman requires control of key shipping lanes
Deputy foreign minister says Tehran ‘will accept no formula’ other than full control of one shipping lane and part of another; warns Strait of Hormuz will remain closed if proposal is rejected
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