July 12, 2026, 04:19July 12, 2026, 04:19
According to a media report, Oman has presented a proposal for toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Accordingly, shipping traffic on the southern route should be free as before the war, reported CNN, citing an unnamed source. “Axios” reporter Barak Ravid confirmed the proposal on Platform
Representatives of Iran and Oman had previously negotiated a regulation of shipping traffic in the Omani capital Muscat. On the Omani side, Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi led the talks, on the Iranian side, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi led the talks.
Negotiations part of the framework agreement
The Omani Foreign Ministry said discussions would continue on a technical and political level. Oman did not provide any information about the proposal. According to reporter Ravid, a commitment from Iran is still pending.
The framework agreement between the USA and Iran stipulates that Tehran should agree with Oman on the future management of the strait in coordination with the neighboring states. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly described a toll as unacceptable. (sda/dpa)