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Iran, Oman advance plans for Strait of Hormuz transit fees despite US opposition: Report
Iran and Oman are advancing plans to introduce shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz despite US objections, according to The New York Times. The proposal follows earlier Iranian blockades, though US President Donald Trump recently warned he would bomb Oman if it did not behave just like everybody else.
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 11, 2026
Oman Proposes Two Shipping Corridors for Hormuz as Iran-US Talks Remain Unresolved
Oman presented a two-corridor Strait of Hormuz proposal at Saturday's Araghchi-Albusaidi talks in Muscat: free southern passage through Omani waters, conditional northern transit requiring Tehran's approval. Neither Iran nor the US has accepted the framework, and the strait remains closed after 133 days.
Bloomberg
· Jul 9, 2026
Oman Tells UN It’s Against Imposing Transit Fees in Hormuz
Oman told the United Nations’ shipping agency that it doesn’t support imposing transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz, an approach which might set the sultanate at odds with Iran, which is pushing to charge passing freighters for navigation.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 26, 2026
GCC rejects any shipping fees for Strait of Hormuz transit
Abu Dhabi, June 26 (SANA) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Al Budaiwi said on Friday that the Gulf states oppose imposing fees on commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, adding that Oman shares the same position. Speaking to Sky News Arabia, Al Budaiwi said GCC member states had received no information supporting reports []
Ariana News
· Jun 27, 2026
CSTO says Tajik-Afghan border security still ‘complicated’
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has repeatedly stated that Afghan territory will not be used against any country. The post CSTO says Tajik-Afghan border security still ‘complicated’ first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
Arab Times Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Oman, Iran Discuss Toll-Free Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
MUSCAT, Jun 23: Oman’s foreign minister said talks with senior Iranian officials in Muscat focused on ensuring toll-free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key provis...
RAPPLER
· Jul 11, 2026
US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Strait of Hormuz
Iran's foreign minister meets in Oman to negotiate safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate, with the US demanding a pledge for secure transit amid ongoing hostilities
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Related coverage for "Iran, Oman advance plans for Strait of Hormuz transit fees despite US opposition: Report": The Eastern Herald — Oman Proposes Two Shipping Corridors for Hormuz as Iran-US Talks Remain Unresolved. Bloomberg — Oman Tells UN It’s Against Imposing Transit Fees in Hormuz. Syrian Arab News Agency — GCC rejects any shipping fees for Strait of Hormuz transit. Ariana News — CSTO says Tajik-Afghan border security still ‘complicated’. Arab Times Online — Oman, Iran Discuss Toll-Free Passage Through Strait of Hormuz. RAPPLER — US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Strait of Hormuz