Iran, Oman push to become administrators of Strait of Hormuz as toll system remains unclear
Oman and Iran have agreed to pursue discussions on the potential future administration of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting their “sovereignty and sovereign rights over their territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz,” the two countries said in a joint statement following talks on Tuesday.
The statement marks a notable shift for Oman, which has largely remained silent amid a stream of declarations by Iranian officials regarding Tehran's claims over the waterway and proposals for shared administration with Muscat.
The two countries emphasize “their sovereignty and sovereign rights over their territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz” and “agreed to maintain their dialogue on this issue through a joint working group between the two foreign ministries in order to reach agreement on the future administration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the services that will be provided in this regard and the costs associated with them in accordance with international standards.”
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