Iran and Oman to have say in Strait of Hormuz future, says Tehran

Iran’s state news agency FARS reported on Monday that significant changes have been made to the final text of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States. According to the agency, the revised agreement explicitly states that both Iran and the Sultanate of Oman will play a role in determining the future of shipping and navigation services through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most strategically important waterways, with roughly one-third of global maritime oil trade passing through its narrow passage between Iran and Oman. Control over access to the strait has long been a point of contention between Iran and Western powers, particularly the United States.

The reported changes suggest a potential shift in negotiations, with Iran asserting that any agreement affecting the strait’s operations must include input from both Tehran and Muscat. This would mark a significant departure from arrangements that have historically been dominated by Western interests and international maritime authorities.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.