Oman announced early on the 24th it has coordinated with the International Maritime Organization to open a temporary sea lane through the Strait of Hormuz for all vessels, citing its responsibility for the strait and its importance to the global economy. The lane will operate under international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, will not charge passage fees, and will follow navigational coordinates published by the IMO and Omani authorities; vessels must coordin

Oman announced early on the 24th it has coordinated with the International Maritime Organization to open a temporary sea lane through the Strait of Hormuz for all vessels, citing its responsibility for the strait and its importance to the global economy. The lane will operate under international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, will not charge passage fees, and will follow navigational coordinates published by the IMO and Omani authorities; vessels must coordinate with the IMO in advance. Oman said the step reflects outcomes from US‑Iran negotiations and mediation efforts.