Iran and Oman have exchanged proposals regarding the future management of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway. Oman proposed a joint regional mechanism with “voluntary fees,” modeled after the Strait of Malacca, where ships contribute to fund navigation and environmental protection. This aims to end global trade disruption caused by the strait's closure during the US-Israeli war on Iran.

However, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated Tehran rejects Oman's proposal for an equal division of transit routes, citing security concerns. Iran instead proposed managing shipping through its side of the strait, with Oman managing only part of the opposite lane. Gharibabadi warned Tehran would consider “any action” to maintain control over the strait, including resuming war, though talks with Oman are proceeding. The US had recently suspended airstrikes against Iran, allowi