The Iranian agency "Fars" has revealed key aspects of the forthcoming agreement between Iran and Oman regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement reportedly includes new arrangements for ship movements and mandatory transit fees, along with associated services.
According to the agency, the proposal stipulates that the northern passage near Iranian shores will be used for ships entering the Persian Gulf, while the southern passage near Omani coasts will be allocated for their exit.
The agency added that this mechanism will be implemented during a transitional period of 60 days, after which all navigation will be shifted to the central passage of the strait, which will become the primary route for ship transit.
The report indicates that Iran will manage the entry of ships, while the exit operations will be jointly managed by Tehran and Muscat.
The agreement reportedly includes mandatory fees on ships covering insurance services, refueling, environmental charges, and other navigation-related services.
Official joint details from the Iranian and Omani sides have yet to be released to confirm the terms presented by "Fars" agency. According to recent official statements, the consultations on the agreement are still in their final stages.