Iran Pushes Oman Joint Control of Strait of Hormuz, Challenging Passage Rules for 20% of Global Oil
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Updated · Egypt Oil & Gas · Jun 8
Iran Pushes Oman Joint Control of Strait of Hormuz, Challenging Passage Rules for 20% of Global Oil
3 articles · Updated · Egypt Oil & Gas · Jun 8
Summary
Iran said it will move ahead with Oman on administering the Strait of Hormuz, arguing the two coastal states have a legitimate oversight role over the strategic waterway.
Abbas Araghchi said the plan conforms with international law but rejects the U.S. view that the strait is simply international waters with unrestricted passage for all shipping.
Iran said it is not seeking a transit toll, though it may levy service charges for pilotage, navigation assistance and maritime safety, with other Gulf states consulted but final governance shared by Iran and Oman.
About one-fifth of global oil flows through Hormuz, which has traditionally operated under transit-passage rules in international maritime law rather than joint Iranian-Omani administration.
Will Iran's new toll on the world's oil artery break the US blockade or trigger a larger war?
As a US-Iran peace deal is being edited, why does Israel continue striking key targets inside Iran?
With its Supreme Leader gone, is Iran's control over the Strait a final power play or a desperate gamble?
Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees: Global Economic and Legal Fallout from Iran and Oman's 2026 Proposal
Overview
In June 2026, Iran and Oman announced plans to introduce service fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to generate new revenue as the waterway reopens. Iran’s ambassador called these fees inevitable, but the proposal quickly faced strong international opposition. Former U.S. President Donald Trump firmly rejected any payment for passage, insisting the strait remain free as an international waterway. Despite these tensions, the actual enforcement of the fees remains unclear, with some vessels transiting without charges. This situation highlights ongoing diplomatic challenges and the uncertain future of maritime trade in this critical region.