“Talks between Iran and Oman, as the two littoral states of the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at designating a safe transit route for commercial shipping, have been ongoing over the past two months," Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, as quoted by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).
Baghaei added that "the geographical coordinates of the intended route have been agreed upon by both parties," stressing that this holds provided no third-party states "obstruct" the process, and noting that a joint statement covering the agreement's major points "is currently in the final stages of review and drafting."
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The US military announced it would facilitate the passage of thousands of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
[Regnum] More than 1,000 commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz in three months with the assistance of the US military. This was announced on August 5 by the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
"Over the past three months, U.S. forces have assisted more than 1,000 vessels in successfully transiting the strait," CENTCOM said in a statement.
It is also noted that the southern passage through the Strait of Hormuz remains open for civilian commercial vessels.
On August 2, a representative of the Islamic Republic's negotiating team stated that reports that Iran had allegedly agreed to the US proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz were false. He emphasized that the strait would remain closed as long as the US continued its hostile actions in the region.
According to The Wall Street Journal, in late July, the US president ordered preparations for a new series of strikes against Iran aimed at forcing the republic's capitulation. In response, the US Embassy in Israel warned Americans of a possible escalation in the Middle East. Similar reports appeared in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar. Americans were urged to consider leaving the region.
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But official sources briefing Iranian media stressed that any reopening of the strait would depend on the United States fulfilling what Tehran sees as a US commitment to end its own naval blockade of Iran’s ports.
The most recent round of fighting between the US and Iran, which began about a month ago, has centered on access to the strait, which Iran has obstructed, and which was a key pathway for the global supply of oil and gas before the war.
One obstacle to a deal may be the uncertain status of Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an interview aired by state TV on Wednesday that interaction with Khamenei is currently "very difficult." Mojtaba has not made any public appearances since he became supreme leader, replacing his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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PROPOSED DEAL SAID TO GIVE IRAN SOME CONTROL
The proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Rooters on Wednesday, one of the biggest concessions yet to Iran.
There were varying reports on the deal. Iran reported "significant progress" in the talks with Oman and said both inward and outward journeys would pass through Iranian waters. Before the war, the strait was freely open to all ships with no fees.
In comments to Iran’s official IRNA news agency, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the arrangement was "designed in such a way that fat merchantmen will pass through Iranian territorial waters, both on the inbound and outbound legs of their journey."
He said the talks with Oman had "reached fundamental understandings" and added: "This progress is on the verge of being finalized."
Gharibabadi also said Iran had received messages from the United States indicating that it was "fully prepared to return to its commitments" under a mid-June memorandum of understanding with Iran that provided for immediate cessation of military operations.
He said this was a condition for reopening of the strait, but not enough in itself, while adding that no talks with the United States had been held in recent days.
A Wednesday report on Channel 12, meanwhile, said the strait would be open for 60 days and that vessel traffic entering Hormuz toward the Gulf will pass through the Iranian side of the strait, while traffic exiting the channel toward the Arabian Sea will use the Omani side. During the 60-day period, no tolls will be charged by any side.
During the first 30 days, the parties will work to clear mines from the strait — something that may well take longer, given that there are an estimated 70 to 100 bombs planted in Hormuz, the Channel 12 report said. After the main lane of the strait is cleared, it will be used for both incoming and outgoing vessel transit.
The report said Oman and Iran will use the 60-day period to negotiate a permanent arrangement for ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
There was no immediate US comment on the proposal, and while Trump has said a deal reopening the strait is imminent, US officials have repeatedly insisted they would never agree to Iran controlling access to the world’s most important trade route for energy supplies.
The other regional source said there were still details to be determined about how "control" would be defined, with Gulf negotiators insisting regional countries supervise inspections of ships, and that any payment of fees be voluntary. According to the senior Iranian official, Iran is seeking fees of between 5% and 7% of the price of cargoes from ships using the strait. Oman is discussing smaller fees of around 3%, while Washington wants no fees at all.
Making any fees voluntary, at least nominally, could be a way out of the impasse, although an implied threat of Iranian attacks could mean shippers would be unlikely to risk transit without paying.
An Iranian source said, "The devil is in the details. A single tweet from Trump could cause the whole thing to collapse."
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