A proposed arrangement involving Iran and Oman would reportedly hand Tehran authority over vessels entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to regional sources cited in the report. The idea points to a possible shift in how traffic through one of the region’s most sensitive waterways could be managed.
Even with that apparent move toward Iranian demands, the report says officials familiar with the talks are cautioning against expectations of a quick breakthrough. They pushed back on U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that a deal to reopen the strait was close, saying important parts of the agreement still have not been settled.
That leaves the status of the proposed Hormuz deal uncertain. While the outline described by sources suggests Iran could gain a stronger role over inbound shipping, the remaining disagreements mean the arrangement is not yet final.
The gap between public optimism and the slower pace of negotiations highlights the fragility of the process. For now, the reported plan remains under discussion, with key operational details still needing agreement before any reopening could be considered complete.
