Oman presented regional mechanism for Hormuz to Iran: Source
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The proposal is based on the Strait of Malacca, where those who use the strait voluntarily contribute to fund navigation, environmental protection and search and rescue.
PHOTO: REUTERS
- Oman proposed a joint regional mechanism with Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz, based on voluntary fees similar to the Strait of Malacca system.
- The US paused air strikes on Iran, opening diplomatic talks that may allow safe shipping in the energy-critical Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran called for regional cooperation to stabilise the Strait and blamed US actions for insecurity, discussing with Omani and Saudi officials on July 27.
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RIYADH – Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees, a Gulf source told Reuters on July 28.
Under the Omani proposal, which has regional backing, Iran would not exercise sole control of the vital waterway, the source added.
The proposal is based on the Strait of Malacca, where those who use the strait voluntarily contribute to fund navigation, environmental protection and search and rescue.
The US abruptly suspended a campaign of air strikes against Iran over the weekend, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that would allow shipping to resume in the Strait of Hormuz – which carried a fifth of global energy supplies before the conflict.
President Donald Trump said on July 27 the United States was having “good talks” with Iran and there was a chance of a deal, but he warned that US strikes would resume if the negotiations failed to deliver.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi discussed the Strait of Hormuz with his Omani and Saudi counterparts on July 27.
“He emphasised the need to strengthen cooperation and advance joint diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the region, and lift the insecurity imposed on the Strait of Hormuz due to the aggressive actions of the United States,” according to Iran’s foreign ministry statement. REUTERS
