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Iran Rejects Oman’s Plan, Demands Strait Reopen Under Iranian Control

7/29/2026

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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz with traffic limited to Iranian waters.
He rejected Oman's equal-division plan, saying it fails to address Tehran's security concerns.
Gharibabadi warned the strait would remain closed if Muscat refused Iran's proposal.
He stated Iran no longer recognises the IMO Traffic Separation Scheme and will not allow any third-country de-mining, even if invited by Oman.

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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz with traffic limited to Iranian waters.
He rejected Oman's equal-division plan, saying it fails to address Tehran's security concerns.
Gharibabadi warned the strait would remain closed if Muscat refused Iran's proposal.
He stated Iran no longer recognises the IMO Traffic Separation Scheme and will not allow any third-country de-mining, even if invited by Oman.