Will Iran and Oman jointly control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz?
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Iran said it is close to finalizing a deal with Oman to jointly control the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran added that it does not mean the strait will be fully open and it could include a toll.
An emerging deal between Iran and Oman could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and give the countries joint control over its traffic, a major concession to Tehran.
The proposed plan, details of which are still being worked out, would reportedly give Tehran control of ships entering the Gulf through the strait.
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Iran said it is close to finalizing a deal with Oman to jointly control the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran added that it does not mean the strait will be fully open and it could include a toll.
An emerging deal between Iran and Oman could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and give the countries joint control over its traffic, a major concession to Tehran.
The proposed plan, details of which are still being worked out, would reportedly give Tehran control of ships entering the Gulf through the strait.