Oman has presented Iran with a proposal to manage the Strait of Hormuz through voluntary service fees, aiming to resolve trade disruptions caused by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Oman has introduced a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which includes the collection of voluntary fees for vessel transit. The proposal, reported by a Gulf source and a Western diplomat on Tuesday, seeks to end trade disruptions resulting from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The initiative comes as U.S. President Donald Trump recently halted a two-week bombing campaign against Iran following advice from military commanders.

Proposed Management of the Strait

The Omani proposal suggests a system similar to the Strait of Malacca, where ships provide voluntary contributions to fund navigation, environmental protection, and search-and-rescue operations. Unlike Iran's previous desire to charge mandatory fees, the Omani plan ensures Iran would not hold sole control, and payments would remain optional. A Western diplomat likened the concept to a voluntary carbon tax for airline passengers.

Diplomatic and Military Context

While President Trump has expressed optimism regarding potential negotiations, Iran maintains it is not seeking new talks with the United States, accusing Washington of violating a previous agreement. The conflict has seen significant military action, including 13 nights of U.S. bombing that destroyed bridges, tunnels, and military targets, and Iranian strikes on U.S. bases that resulted in four service member deaths. As of Monday evening, Iran had not provided a formal response to the Omani proposal.