Iran rejected Oman's proposal

Iran rejected Oman's proposal on the uniform distribution of control over the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing informed sources.

According to their data, Oman proposed a temporary plan to establish uniform control over the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran demanded that the lion's share of the waterway, which is crucial for global oil supplies, be under its control.

Thus, the publication notes, Tehran has put at risk hopes for a quick resumption of negotiations on ending the conflict with the United States.

In turn, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi told the newspaper that Tehran would not agree to the next stage of negotiations with Washington if Oman does not support Iran's proposal to place most of the strait under its control.

According to him, the Omani plan "does not solve Iran's security problems."

"The incoming sea corridor must be completely under Iran's control, while part of the outgoing transport corridor may remain under Oman's control," Gharibabadi stated.

"If they accept this proposal, we will move to the next stage," the deputy minister noted.

Gharibabadi also said that the strait will remain closed if Oman rejects this

Source: Interfax