Have Iran and Oman divided up control of the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran claims to be in the final stages of a deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz. Details are still awaited but the agreement could include how ships enter and exit the strategic waterway and possible payments for access to it. Does this give Iran the upper hand in any negotiations with the United States? Will Washington even support such an arrangement? Aaron Tilton asks security analyst Elisabeth Braw.
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AI GeneratedIran and Oman are nearing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping channel. While the agreement could resume the flow of oil and gas, it deviates from previous international law by potentially introducing transit fees and new governance structures, creating tension with U.S. policy and international sanctions.