Report: Gulf-backed Oman plan would strip Iran of sole control over Strait of Hormuz

Oman has garnered support from Gulf states for a plan concerning the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to prevent Iran from maintaining sole control over the strategic waterway. The proposal would allow Iran to collect voluntary fees from ships, similar to the Strait of Malacca system, where contributions support navigation services and environmental protection. This comes amidst ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions, with U.S. President Donald Trump warning that American strikes could resume if negotiations fail, stating, “If it doesn’t, we go back to doing what we were doing two days ago.” Iran, however, denies seeking new talks and has accused Washington of violating a previous agreement. The plan seeks to resolve disruptions to oil and liquefied natural gas shipments that began after the U.S. and Israel attacked on February 28, leading Iran to effectively close the strait to non-Iranian vessels.