Oman proposes joint control of Strait of Hormuz as mediators expect talks 'breakthrough'

Oman proposes joint control of Strait of Hormuz as mediators expect talks 'breakthrough' Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 13:33 Gulf-backed plan for joint management of key waterway reportedly being considered by Trump as he meets with Netanyahu Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, 27 July 2026 Razieh Poudat/ISNA/via WANA (Reuters) Off Oman has presented Iran with a proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, while mediators are reportedly expecting a "breakthrough" in peace talks following a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to two sources who spoke to Reuters, the Gulf-backed plan proposes a joint regional mechanism to manage the key waterway, with those using it paying voluntary fees to fund the cost of its maintenance. This will include funding to cover navigation, environmental protection and search and rescue services.