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Oman Signals Hormuz Will Not Return to Prewar Status as Gulf States Reassess Iran
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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 25, 2026
What happened
Oman has told European officials that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its prewar status, and that ships may face charges for services there. The report comes amid growing Gulf anxiety over Iran, with analysts saying the war exposed regional vulnerabilities and deepened doubts about U.S. protection.
- 01Oman said Hormuz cannot return to prewar conditions and may involve new charges.
- 02Fees could cover pollution response or navigation assistance, not necessarily mandatory passage tolls.
- 03Washington, Europe and Gulf states want the strait to stay open without fees.
- 04The war with Iran killed more than 30 people and pushed Gulf states to reassess defense.
- 05Analysts say the conflict strengthened Iran’s regional standing and widened Gulf divisions.
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