Iran Demands Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz Navigation Routes

Tehran rejects Oman's joint management proposal, insisting inbound routes remain under sole Iranian control. The move escalates geopolitical tensions in the critical energy chokepoint.

Woofun AI reports that Iran has rejected Oman's proposal for a joint administration mechanism to manage navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran insists that one entry-exit route must pass entirely through Iranian waters, while the other must partially do so, asserting that the entire inbound route and part of the outbound route must remain under Iranian control. An Iranian official stated that Oman’s control should correspond to its share, rejecting equal-share joint management as misaligned with Iranian interests. The official emphasized that only Iran and Oman can decide on management based on their respective shares, excluding other countries.

Additionally, the official claimed the United States and Saudi Arabia are pressuring Oman to advance "unrealistic" plans for the strait.