Oman presents a regional mechanism for Hormuz: Report

Published: 08:07 AM,Jul 28,2026 | EDITED : 12:07 PM,Jul 28,2026

The Sultanate of Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees, a source told Reuters on Tuesday.

Under the Omani proposal, which has regional backing, Iran would not exercise sole control of the vital waterway, the source added.

The Omani ‌proposal has ⁠regional backing, Reuters quoted the source.

The proposal is based on the Strait of Malacca, where those ⁠who use the strait voluntarily contribute to fund navigation, environmental protection and search and rescue.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas ⁠Araqchi discussed the Strait of Hormuz with his Omani and Saudi counterparts on Monday.

He emphasised the need to strengthen cooperation and advance ⁠joint diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the region and lift the insecurity imposed on the Strait of Hormuz ⁠due to the aggressive actions of the United States,' according to Iran's foreign ministry statement.

The US abruptly suspended a campaign of air strikes against Iran over the weekend, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that would allow shipping to resume in the Strait of Hormuz - which carried a fifth of global energy supplies before the conflict.