Iran-Oman Agreement Draft Proposes Banning US and Israeli Ships from Strait of Hormuz

Iranian news agency Tasnim reported that the initial draft of a new agreement between Oman and Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz is currently under review by Iran's National Security Committee. According to the report, the agreement includes provisions that would prohibit the passage of vessels belonging to the United States, Israel, and other hostile countries through the strait. It also states that cargo related to Israel, whether military or civilian, will not be allowed to pass through the waterway.

The draft further specifies that countries responsible for causing damage to Iran will be denied passage until they pay compensation. Heavy fines are planned for violations, potentially amounting to up to 20 percent of the cargo's value. This agreement aims to assert Iranian control over the strategic maritime chokepoint and restrict access to adversarial nations.

The review process by the National Security Committee indicates that the agreement is still in development, with final terms yet to be confirmed. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global oil transit route, and such restrictions could have significant geopolitical and economic implications.