Refinitiv cites a senior Iranian source and two regional officials saying a
proposed Iran-Oman agreement would give Iran control over vessels transiting the
Strait of Hormuz into the Gulf, one of the largest concessions Tehran has
secured to date. Officials say details of what 'control' entails remain
unresolved, particularly Iran's role for ships leaving the Gulf. Iran's deputy
foreign minister said the route would be arranged so commercial traffic entering
and exiting passes through Iranian territorial waters. A senior Iranian official
said Iran seeks to levy fees of 5–7% of cargo value on ships using the strait;
Oman is discussing about 3% and Washington opposes any charge. Payments would be
nominally voluntary, though regional sources say shipping firms may feel
compelled to pay under the threat of Iranian attacks.
