Gulf states are backing an Omani proposal to create a joint regional mechanism with Iran for managing the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. The plan would rely on voluntary user fees as part of the framework.
The reported support is significant because it points to a regional effort, led by Oman, to address oversight of the waterway through coordination rather than confrontation. The proposal appears to center on cooperation between Gulf countries and Iran under a shared management structure.
A key element of the idea is the use of voluntary fees from users of the strait, rather than a mandatory charge. That suggests the mechanism is being framed as a practical, consensus-based arrangement aimed at administration and stability.
While few details were available in the trimmed report, the backing from Gulf states gives Oman’s Hormuz initiative added political weight. The proposal now stands out as a notable diplomatic effort to build a regional approach involving Iran around the Strait of Hormuz.
