{
  "id": 230045,
  "title": "Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry, sources say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/proposed-hormuz-passage-deal-not-feasible-for-shipping-industry",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-06T18:15:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-904798"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Four industry sources have stated that a proposed deal between Iran and Oman to control ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is not feasible for the shipping industry. This is due to US sanctions and restrictive insurance clauses on payments, which could lead to asset freezes and termination of insurance cover. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between the Gulf and the Indian Ocean, is the primary route for about a fifth of global oil supplies and other vital goods, and its control has been the main obstacle in ending the conflict. A senior Iranian source revealed that Tehran would have control over inbound traffic, while outbound traffic would follow a separate route between Iran and Oman, with exit clearance granted after notifying Iran. However, the shipping associations have expressed concerns that introducing compulsory charges for transit or service fees would act as a toll in all but name, potentially undermining the internationally recognized legal framework governing straits for international navigation. Iran seeks fees ranging from 5% to 7% of the cargo price, while Oman proposes around 3%, and the US opposes any fees. The UN's International Maritime Organization stated it could not comment on the proposals, but it had previously emphasized the need for non-discriminatory and unimpeded transit through the traffic separation scheme. The US Treasury has prohibited US persons from receiving services from Iran's government related to the Strait of Hormuz, creating additional compliance issues for shipping companies.",
  "summary": "Iran and Oman have agreed on a route for the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for international shipping. According to the Jerusalem Post, under the proposal, Tehran would be able to intervene with inbound traffic if necessary, while outbound traffic would follow a route between Iran and Oman.\n\nThe deal, which is said to be in its final stages, has been met with skepticism by analysts and shipping industry sources. The National UAE reports that a previous 14-point agreement failed to deliver a full reopening of the strait, with questions over who controls vessel movements left unresolved.\n\nIran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi described the proposed route as \"temporary\" and lasting two to four months, which \"does not mean the full reopening\" of the strait. Iran has also stated that the waterway's full reopening depends on the US ending its naval blockade, according to Punch Nigeria.",
  "key_points": [
    "Proposed Iran-Oman deal not feasible for shipping industry",
    "US sanctions and restrictive insurance clauses hinder deal",
    "Shipping associations oppose compulsory transit charges"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Shipping industry concerns over proposed Hormuz passage fees and US sanctions suggest the deal would disrupt global trade and undermine international navigation laws if implemented.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/230045.png",
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}