Iran and Oman reach preliminary deal on Hormuz shipping

Iran and Oman have reached a preliminary agreement to manage shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil and gas supplies, nearly six months after the outbreak of war with Iran. Under the proposed plan, commercial vessels heading into the Persian Gulf would transit through Iranian waters, while the outbound route would pass partly through Iranian and partly through Omani waters. These routes would be temporary, with a permanent plan to be agreed within 30 to 60 days Source: Euronews (Español).

Key points

• Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran would allow military vessels to transit the strait under the agreement Source: euronewses.
• The US administration has told Oman it rejects some aspects of the deal, including the joint management of the outbound route, and believes Oman has not been firm enough in negotiations Source: euronewses.
• US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way," while also stating he believes the US is "winning by a lot" and has no timeline for talks Source: Euronews (Español).

Disagreement

Euronews reports that Iran will allow military vessels to pass, but the headline of the same article suggests Iran will demand a ban on military ships. This contradiction is not resolved in the text Source: euronewses.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on the UN to condemn a US "economic offensive" that he says deliberately targets civilians by cutting off access to food, medicine, and energy Source: Euronews (Español).