Iran and Oman Finalize Draft Agreement for Strait of Hormuz Passage

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, regional officials revealed on Wednesday that negotiators from Iran and Oman have concluded the drafting of an agreement intended to facilitate passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The finalized draft awaits the ultimate endorsement of Iran’s highest authorities. Sources familiar with the ongoing negotiations described the potential accord as a temporary measure to address the existing disagreements between the United States and Iran over vessel transit in the strategic waterway.

These officials indicated that the proposed agreement is linked to a prior memorandum of understanding reached between the U.S. and Iran in June, which aimed to de-escalate tensions and ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz but ultimately proved unsuccessful. The individuals, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the matter, suggested that this potential deal could pave the way for the resumption of broader negotiations between the United States and Iran, with the ultimate goal of reaching a comprehensive agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program.

Earlier reports from these sources had outlined that the prospective agreement between Iran and Oman would involve vessels entering the Persian Gulf via a route under Iranian control and exiting through a passage managed by Oman. Service fees would reportedly be levied to cover security and marine environmental protection measures. Neither Oman nor Iran has officially commented on these developments. The Trump administration had previously rejected any agreement that would grant Iran control over the Strait. The Strait, once a freely accessible international waterway prior to past conflicts, has experienced a significant reduction in traffic. President Trump has publicly reiterated his opposition to any toll collection, stating on Monday, “I will not allow them to charge tolls. Whoever is going to charge tolls, we will charge tolls.”