Iran Eyes Gatekeeping Role in Hormuz as Oman Talks Progress
Iran is seeking to bar U.S. and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz and charge a transit fee under a draft Iran-Oman agreement, proposing Iranian management of vessel entries into Hormuz with joint exit oversight via a central corridor. The text is under Iran’s parliament review and would require Supreme Leader approval, while the United States has reiterated a need for unfettered transit. If enacted, the plan could reopen Hormuz and ease global energy-market pressures, but substantial political and regional hurdles remain.