The proposed agreement between Iran and Oman on restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would give Tehran control over vessels entering the Persian Gulf. Reuters was told this by a senior Iranian source and two regional officials, reports UNN.
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According to the agency's sources, this is one of the biggest concessions offered to Iran as part of talks aimed at helping to end the conflict between the United States and Iran.
At the same time, the US side has not officially commented on these reports. Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz could be reached soon, but American officials have repeatedly stressed that Washington would not agree to full Iranian control over the strategic maritime route.
Talks continue, but key issues remain unresolved
Reuters sources say that no final agreements have been reached yet. One of the main contentious issues remains what exactly Iran's "control" over shipping would mean.
According to one of the regional officials, the Gulf countries insist that vessel inspections be carried out by the states of the region themselves and that any payments for passage be voluntary.
US close to deal on Strait of Hormuz - Axios05.08.26, 08:34
A senior Iranian source said that the draft agreement provides for Iran's control over vessels entering the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the issue of control over vessels leaving the gulf remains the subject of negotiations.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that the draft agreement provides for commercial vessels to pass through Iranian territorial waters both when entering and leaving.
A fundamental agreement has been reached. This progress is on the verge of completion
At the same time, he noted that Iran had not held direct talks with the United States in recent days, although, according to him, Tehran had received signals that Washington was ready to return to implementing the previous agreements on ending military actions.