Iran and Oman Reach Deal to Bar Military Ships from Hormuz

Iran and Oman have reached a potential agreement to manage ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which would exclude military vessels from transiting the vital waterway, Iran's deputy foreign minister said Tuesday. Commercial shipping entering the Persian Gulf would pass through Iranian waters, while the outbound route would traverse both Iranian and Omani waters, with permanent traffic plans to be discussed within 30 to 60 days)Skip. The development comes as US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way," with Washington opposing parts of the deal, including joint management of the exit route and Oman's collection of voluntary vessel fees.