Iranian state media signaled Wednesday that future control of the Strait of Hormuz could shift toward a new regional framework led by Iran and Oman following the recent conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, maritime traffic through the strategically critical waterway may eventually operate under a system reflecting a “new balance of power and security considerations” in the region.
The report said Iranian and Omani officials have previously discussed joint mechanisms to oversee shipping traffic, coordinate vessel movement, and ensure safe passage once regional conditions stabilize.
Iran has not publicly responded to Pres. Trump's report of "great progress" toward a peace deal and a pause in the mission to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/lQm4AeTbb0
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IRNA framed the proposals as efforts to improve maritime security and organization rather than restrict navigation. However, the report stressed that Tehran considers the Strait of Hormuz closely tied to Iran’s national security interests.
The article also pointed to recent disruptions in commercial shipping and rising global energy prices during the conflict. Meanwhile, the U.S. and its Gulf allies continue accusing Iran of threatening and attacking commercial vessels in the waterway.
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