Iran and Oman have agreed on a plan to resume shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to infohub.kz.
As reported by Bild, under the plan, traffic will resume along two separate routes: vessels heading into the Gulf will pass through Iran's coastal waters, while those exiting will sail along Oman's coast.
The report notes that Tehran will gain a significant advantage: it will still be able to control incoming vessel traffic, but will not have the right to impose mandatory tolls. However, voluntary payments for security and search-and-rescue operations are allowed.
The publication clarified that the deal is not yet guaranteed, as it requires approval from the United States and other nations. Additionally, Tehran has indicated that the Strait of Hormuz will only be opened if Washington meets conditions that have not yet been disclosed. It is believed these involve the lifting of the US blockade on Iranian ports, which has paralyzed Iran's oil exports and put immense pressure on its economy. Furthermore, hardliners within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps could also derail the deal.