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Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Oman’s fee proposal for the Strait of Hormuz sparks hope and rejection, putting Iran’s control and Gulf trade at a crossroads.

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What happened

Oman has put forward a Gulf‑backed plan that would charge voluntary fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters reported the Omani offer and France 24 described it as a move to ease tensions in the vital waterway.

Bloomberg highlighted that the talks focus on restarting Hormuz shipping traffic, and the Wall Street Journal framed the initiative as a bid to jumpstart broader peace discussions. These divergent positions indicate that the plan faces significant diplomatic hurdles before it could translate into operational changes.

Future reporting will watch for any shift in Iran’s stance, further statements from President Trump—who told The Economist that America and Iran are talking—and the outcome of upcoming trilateral talks that include Saudi Arabia. Confirmation of an accepted fee framework would mark the next milestone.

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Questions people are asking

What does Oman’s proposal entail?

It is a Gulf‑backed plan to apply voluntary fees for ships using the Strait of Hormuz, intended to ease tension and provide revenue for Iran.

How has Iran responded?

Iran has rejected the Omani proposal and demanded more control over the strait, as reported by the Wall Street Journal and Al Jazeera.

Which other actors are mentioned in the discussions?

Saudi Arabia, the United States and President Trump are referenced, with Trump noting talks between America and Iran and CNBC reporting Iran’s calls with Saudi Arabia and Oman.

People, places & organizations

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