Oman has proposed a regional management plan for the Strait of Hormuz. This plan suggests voluntary fees to cover operational costs and services. Iran previously sought to control the strait and charge transit fees. The United States also considered charging for passage through the waterway. International law generally prohibits charging for passage through international straits.

Iran rejects proposal to keep the Strait of Hormuz open during Oman talks. U.S. charges for Hormuz fees by July 31 at 0.4% YES.

Oman put a Gulf-backed Hormuz plan to Iran: regional management and voluntary fees. The real fight is who administers the strait, not only whether ships can pass.

Oman has proposed a regional management plan for the Strait of Hormuz. This plan suggests voluntary fees to cover operational costs and services. Iran previously sought to control…