Oman proposes regional coalition for Hormuz Strait services
Oman has proposed a regional alliance to provide services in the Strait of Hormuz, with a voluntary payment system, as tensions remain high.
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AICNN has reported that Oman has put forward a proposal to establish a regional coalition aimed at providing services in the Strait of Hormuz, modeled after a similar arrangement in the Strait of Malacca.
According to the network, the Omani proposal includes a voluntary payment mechanism for services offered in the strait.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi expressed his country’s appreciation for the efforts of friendly and neighboring states to reduce tensions, but stressed that Iran would not allow the United States to impose its dominance over regional waterways and the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump stated that halting military strikes does not signal a change in Washington’s stance, emphasizing that resuming operations remains an option if Tehran does not comply with US demands.