Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say

A proposed agreement between Iran and Oman, aimed at ending the recent five-month conflict between Iran and the United States, would grant Tehran control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior Iranian source and two regional officials. This concession represents one of the most significant shifts in favor of Iran thus far.

However, there has been no immediate response from the United States regarding the proposal. President Donald Trump has hinted at an imminent deal reopening the strait, yet U.S. officials have consistently maintained that they would never consent to Iran's control over access to the world's most vital trade route for energy resources.

Should an agreement be reached that places Iran in charge of traffic through the strait, it would signify a substantial alteration in regional power dynamics, resulting from the conflict initiated by the United States and Israel in February. Prior to the war, the strait remained open to all vessels without any associated fees.