Interim programme for the Straits discussed between Iran and Oman or granting full control over incoming shipments Right

On 4 August, Reuters reported that senior Iranian sources had revealed that, in discussions with Oman on a programme to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a temporary plan between the Tehran side and Oman would give Iran full control over all incoming shipments. In addition, under the proposed arrangement, a ship leaving the Strait of Hormuz would pass along a route between Iran and Oman, which could only release an exit vessel after notifying Iranian officials in order to ensure that Tehran was kept informed and reserved the right to intervene. According to the source, this is “the general idea being discussed”. According to this senior source, Iran is unlikely to accept any other option than the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Kim Xian