The Iran War Just Put Another Key Oil Route at Risk

Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war have led Saudi Arabia to rely on an alternative route for exporting oil. Our reporter Rebecca F. Elliott explains how that route is now threatened by the Houthis, a Yemeni militia supported by Iran.

By Rebecca F. Elliott, Paul Abowd, Nikolay Nikolov, Stephanie Swart, Rafaela Balster, Lauren Pruitt, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Samuel Granados and Leanne Abraham

Trump says ‘good chance’ of progress in Iran talks. What we know

Negotiators are trying to break the deadlock over transit fees and management of the Strait of Hormuz.

Oman offers Iran Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Oman presented Iran with ⁠a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it, a Gulf source and a Western diplomat told Reuters on Tuesday. The plan could serve as a basis to end the disruption to trade through the strait caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran. President Donald Trump, who abruptly called off a two-week US bombing campaign over the weekend in his latest strategic U-turn, said there were “good talks” under way with Iran b...

By Reuters

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions

Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary fees for ships using the strategic waterway, according to a Gulf source and a Western diplomat. The plan aims to provide a framework for restoring stable shipping through the strait after months of disruption caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran and further attacks on commercial vessels.

By FRANCE 24

Iran proposes temporary Hormuz plan giving itself greater control over transit lines

What is Oman-Iran Hormuz fee proposal, and can it break nuclear talks deadlock

Iran and Oman Seek Agreement on the Hormuz in Bid to Jumpstart Peace Talks

Mediators are using a lull in the fighting to patch together a quick fix to reopen the strait, hoping it paves the way for substantive talks.

Middle East diplomats: Progress made on temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping deal

Two Middle Eastern diplomats said Tuesday that there had been progress in efforts to resolve the crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, although no final agreement had been reached.

Oman presented regional mechanism for Hormuz to Iran

Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees, a Gulf source told Reuters on Tuesday. Under the Omani proposal, which has regional backing and was presented to Iranian officials over the weekend in Tehran, Iran would not exercise sole control of the […]

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

The proposal aims to restore trade disrupted by the US-Israeli war with Iran and comes amid a pause in fighting between the sides.

Oil prices extend decline as Iran discusses Strait of Hormuz with Saudi Arabia, Oman

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Iran has yet to respond to Oman proposals aimed at ending Strait trade disruption from US-Israeli war

By Reuters

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary Hormuz fees

Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including the collection of voluntary transit fees, a report said Tuesday. The proposal co...

Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Japan step up diplomatic coordination to enhance Hormuz Strait security

TEHRAN – Iran has intensified diplomatic engagement with regional and international partners in an effort to strengthen stability in the Persian Gulf and improve maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with senior officials emphasizing closer coordination to address 'insecurity caused by US military actions.'