Iran has rejected Oman’s proposal for joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz, reaffirming its position that it will retain control over key sections of the strategic waterway.
The proposal was aimed at easing tensions and improving the management of one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes. However, Iranian officials said any arrangement involving shared control does not align with the country’s national interests.
The decision comes as military tensions continue to escalate across the region. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they stopped three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz after the vessels allegedly ignored navigation warnings, while the United States and Saudi Arabia launched coordinated strikes on Iran-backed armed groups in eastern Iraq.
Tehran denied responsibility for attacks on U.S. and Saudi interests, warning that such accusations could further inflame regional tensions. The renewed confrontation has also raised concerns over global energy supplies, with oil prices climbing as markets reacted to the latest developments in the Gulf.
