Iran, Oman, and U.S. Reportedly Nearing Agreement on Strait of Hormuz Transit

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Axios, citing an American official and informed sources, claims that Iran, the United States, and Oman are close to reaching a temporary agreement to manage passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The United States intends to announce this deal on Wednesday.

Sources familiar with the matter suggest the alleged agreement involves establishing a 60-day renewable temporary mechanism between Iran and Oman within the Strait of Hormuz. Under this proposal, all vessels entering the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz would be required to use the northern route, transiting through Iranian waters. Conversely, ships departing the Strait of Hormuz toward the Arabian Sea would utilize the southern route, passing through Omani waters in coordination with Iran.

The purported agreement reportedly stipulates that no tariffs will be imposed on vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz during this 60-day period. Additionally, involved parties are expected to undertake efforts for mine clearance in the central passage of the Strait of Hormuz for 30 days. This central passage is designated for vessel traffic based on a permanent agreement currently under negotiation between Iran and Oman.

Recent days have seen phone calls between Steve Wirtzcoff and the foreign ministers of Oman and Iran. While Iran’s foreign minister has reportedly given preliminary approval, final agreement is said to depend on the decision of Iran’s Supreme Leader and the Supreme National Security Council. Iranian officials have not yet confirmed Axios’s claims.