NewzIran and Oman have reached an understanding on a new framework for managing ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz that would exclude military vessels. According to Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, speaking on state television late Tuesday night, the Islamic Republic is currently negotiating an agreement with Oman that will prohibit military vessels from transiting through the strategic waterway.
The potential deal represents a significant development in maritime governance for the heavily trafficked strait, which is a critical global chokepoint for oil shipments. The reported framework focuses on altering transit permissions specifically for military watercraft under the bilateral understanding between Tehran and Muscat.
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