Oman Proposed Equitable Control of Hormuz Strait; Iran Rejected Outright

Iran rejected Oman's compromise proposal for shared control of the Strait of Hormuz, demanding that one shipping lane be entirely within its territorial waters. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister threatened that if the demand is rejected, the strait will remain closed. The Omani proposal, which received regional backing, aimed to prevent exclusive Iranian control over the strait.

Iran has outright rejected Oman's compromise proposal for an equitable 50-50 division of control over the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports by Reuters and Iranian state television, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi revealed the Omani proposal, under which one entry lane would be controlled by one state and the exit lane by the other. Tehran rejected the formula, claiming it does not address national security concerns, and put forward a counter-demand: one shipping lane would be entirely within Iranian territorial waters, and the other partially. Gharibabadi threatened that if Oman rejects the proposal, the straits will remain completely closed. The Omani proposal, which received regional backing from Gulf states, aimed to prevent Iran from gaining exclusive control over the strait and was based on a joint regional management model similar to the Malacca Strait. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Oman and Saudi Arabia to restore stability. Gharibabadi claimed that the US sought to negotiate and promised through Oman not to attack militarily, while President Trump confirmed "good talks" but emphasized the American position of strength.