Al Jazeera reports Oman has proposed managing the Strait of Hormuz by charging vessels a "voluntary service fee" on transit and establishing three shipping lanes: one via Iranian territorial waters, one international lane, and one via Omani territori

2026-07-28

Al Jazeera reports Oman has proposed managing the Strait of Hormuz by charging vessels a "voluntary service fee" on transit and establishing three shipping lanes: one via Iranian territorial waters, one international lane, and one via Omani territorial waters. Sources say Iran is showing some flexibility despite public differences.