Oman caught between US and Iran after Tehran claims joint strait of Hormuz plan
Summary
Iran says it is working with Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments, including plans to charge fees to ships passing through. The United States and other countries oppose these fees and argue that the strait should remain open for free navigation.Key Facts
- The Strait of Hormuz carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil transported by sea.
- Iran claims the strait is shared only by Iran and Oman and wants to manage it jointly with Oman.
- Iran established the Persian Gulf Strait Authority on May 5 to oversee the strait and charge fees to commercial ships.
- The United States opposes Iran’s plan to charge tolls and restrict ship passage, supporting freedom of navigation instead.
- Oman has not publicly responded to Iran’s proposal to impose fees or require detailed registration of ships.
- France and the UK have proposed an alternative plan supporting free passage through the strait, backed by many Gulf countries.
- Iran argues that it can restrict passage if it considers there is a threat to the coastal states’ security or sovereignty.
- Ships passing the strait must register with Iran’s new agency and may need to pay fees in Iran’s currency.
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