According to Reuters on Wednesday, citing a senior Iranian source and two regional officials, the proposed Iran-Oman agreement would give Iran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the biggest concessions Iran has received so far. Iran later stated that all ships entering and leaving the bay will pass through Iranian waters. Regional sources said there are still details to be determined on how to define “control”. Iranian sources said that the text of the agreement currently on the table envisages that Iran will control ships sailing into the bay through this strait. One of the main disputes is what role Iran should play on ships leaving the direction. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister later said, “The design method for this route is that all commercial vessels enter and exit routes through Iran's territorial waters.” A senior Iranian official revealed that Iran is seeking to charge ships using the strait a fee equivalent to 5% to 7% of the value of the goods. Oman is discussing a lower fee of about 3%, while Washington wants no fees at all. Nominally making payment voluntary may be a way to break the deadlock, but under the threat of a possible attack by Iran, shipping companies may have to pay in order to pass.

According to Reuters on Wednesday, citing a senior Iranian source and two regional officials, the proposed Iran-Oman agreement would give Iran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the biggest concessions Iran has received so far. Iran later stated that all ships entering and leaving the bay will pass through Iranian waters. Regional sources said there are still details to be determined on how to define “control”. Iranian sources said that the text of the agreement currently on the table envisages that Iran will control ships sailing into the bay through this strait. One of the main disputes is what role Iran should play on ships leaving the direction. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister later said, “The design method for this route is that all commercial vessels enter and exit routes through Iran's territorial waters.” A senior Iranian official revealed that Iran is seeking to charge ships using the strait a fee equivalent to 5% to 7% of the value of the goods. Oman is discussing a lower fee of about 3%, while Washington wants no fees at all. Nominally making payment voluntary may be a way to break the deadlock, but under the threat of a possible attack by Iran, shipping companies may have to pay in order to pass.