WANA (Jun 28) – Reports citing a Persian Gulf source claimed that Oman has submitted a proposal to Iran to establish a joint regional mechanism for managing the Strait of Hormuz, funded through voluntary fees.

 

According to the source, the proposal—which reportedly enjoys regional backing—stipulates that Iran would not exercise exclusive control over the strategic waterway.

 

Funding Mechanism Modeled on the Strait of Malacca

The proposal is reportedly modeled after the Strait of Malacca framework, under which users of the waterway voluntarily contribute financially toward navigation costs, environmental protection, and search-and-rescue operations.

 

U.S. Claims vs. Iranian Foreign Ministry Stance

Following claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that the strait was in very good condition and that discussions were underway, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized that negotiations between Iran and Oman were ongoing and had no connection to the United States.

 

Baghaei explained that several rounds of talks held on Friday and Saturday had been useful, focusing on how to manage maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Noting that the status of the waterway remained unchanged, he added that due to U.S. acts of aggression and the insecurity imposed on the region, the Strait of Hormuz remained closed.