Oman proposes joint management mechanism for Strait of Hormuz with Iran

Oman has proposed to Iran a joint management mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz, involving voluntary contributions for using the route. The proposal is based on the management model of the Strait of Malacca. Iran would not exercise exclusive control.

Oman has proposed to Iran a joint management mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz, involving voluntary contributions for using this route. This was reported to Reuters by a source in the Persian Gulf. According to the source, under the proposal, Iran would not exercise exclusive control over the strait. The proposal is based on the management model of the Strait of Malacca in the Indonesian region. Ships using that strait voluntarily contribute funds to finance navigation, environmental protection, search and rescue.