Iran and Oman have proposed to implement payments for shipment through the Strait of Hormuz, despite significant resistance from the United States.
A formal proposal was submitted by Oman to the US and other Western allies stating a joint framework with Tehran to charge fees from vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by The New York Times.
The American officials have stated they have received the proposal and discussions with Oman are ongoing. However, the US president Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised the proposal, classifying any form of transit fee in the Strait of Hormuz as entirely "unacceptable." The Reports further indicate that Trump had previously cautioned Oman against advancing the plan.
While the written proposal frames the charges as optional service fees rather than mandatory tolls, an Iranian official reportedly countered that the payments would be compulsory. This underscores the differences between the two countries’ policies.
Moreover, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that though a joint agreement with Oman remains their priority, Iran would proceed independently if the two countries fail to reach an agreement.
