Oman has put forward a proposal, backed by several Gulf nations, for establishing a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz. This plan encourages Iran to move away from sole control over the strategically vital waterway. Under the proposed framework, the management of the strait would involve cooperation among regional countries, modeled after systems like those governing the Strait of Malacca.
The mechanism suggests that passing vessels could pay voluntary fees. These collected funds would be dedicated to financing maritime safety initiatives, environmental protection efforts, and emergency operational responses. The objective of this proposal is to address one of the most contentious issues currently under discussion aimed at de-escalating regional tensions.
Iran has publicly stated its unwillingness to revert to a previous state where maritime traffic moved without any restrictions. Conversely, Gulf countries have expressed opposition to Tehran assuming exclusive control or imposing mandatory tariffs on ship passage through the strait. This issue has recently been a topic of discussion during meetings involving the foreign ministers of Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
Separately, US President Donald Trump indicated that discussions with Iran are ongoing, while also cautioning that military action could resume should diplomatic efforts prove unsuccessful.
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