Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz Agreement Would Bar U.S., Israeli Ships, Fars News Reports

A proposed agreement between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz would prohibit U.S., Israeli, and other vessels deemed “hostile” from transiting the strategic waterway, according to Iran’s Fars News Agency.

The reported proposal, if adopted, would mark a significant escalation in regional maritime tensions and could have major implications for global energy markets and international shipping. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, with a substantial share of global oil exports passing through its waters.

Iranian authorities have not officially confirmed the details of the reported agreement, and no response has yet been issued by Oman, the United States, or Israel. The proposal comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf and heightened concerns over freedom of navigation in the region.