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Iran agrees shipping route with Oman for Strait of Hormuz access
Iran said the Oman route would be temporary, lasting about two to four months, but warned that U.S. security pressure would still affect navigation.
Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, with an Iranian foreign ministry spokesman saying the arrangement is in the final stages. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei did not provide further specifics, but Iran says the agreed path includes the geographical coordinates with Oman.
Iran also cautioned that an Oman deal would not on its own guarantee safe navigation in the strait, arguing that security is still shaped by the U.S. blockade of Iran's ports. The statement highlights concerns about U.S. naval actions and other measures affecting Iran and its interests.
The Strait of Hormuz typically carries about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas, but Tehran has largely blocked passage since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February. Since then, global oil prices have fluctuated, and the U.S. has raised pressure on Iran, with President Donald Trump warning Iran would be hit very hard if the strait does not open soon.
Separately, Iran's deputy foreign minister said the new route would be temporary, potentially staying open from two to four months. The U.S. and Oman have not commented on the proposal, and the BBC Business story notes Iran and the U.S. previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at reopening the strait, which quickly fell through as attacks resumed.
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