Iran Pushes for Restrictions on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Compensation Demands

Iran is advancing a plan to limit the passage of U.S. and Israeli vessels and demand compensation from hostile nations as part of an agreement with Oman regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement reportedly includes restrictions on U.S. and Israeli vessel operations, a ban on the transport of goods related to Israel, and the imposition of transit fees. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for global oil maritime transport, and while negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have reached a crucial stage, significant differences in positions suggest that it may take time to normalize energy transport. The U.S. maintains the principle of freedom of navigation, while Iran insists on the need for the lifting of U.S. maritime blockades. Bloomberg reported that the two countries had reached a tentative agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz last June, but it fell through. According to sources from the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the draft agreement includes provisions for Iran to manage vessels entering the Strait of Hormuz, with departures jointly managed with Oman. Military tensions in the Middle East remain high, and the final agreement hinges on the approval of Iran's Supreme Leader.