Informed reports have revealed a joint proposal between Tehran and Muscat aimed at establishing a shared management mechanism for the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The plan includes imposing tolls on passing ships in exchange for services such as enhancing maritime
safety, monitoring the marine environment, and emergency response, with the potential for joint management of the revenues. Conversely, the US administration has expressed preliminary reservations about the proposal, emphasizing its commitment to the principle of freedom of navigation and its
rejection of any mandatory fees in international waterways. Upcoming discussions between Washington and Muscat are expected to address the technical details of the proposal.
