After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan¶

NYTimes | June 30, 2026

Summary¶

Oman is proposing a plan under which Iran and Oman would jointly collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz — a potentially lasting structural change in Gulf governance.

Key Points¶

Joint Iran-Oman Toll Collection¶

• Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait
• This represents a fundamental departure from the pre-war free-transit regime
• Reflects Iran's post-crisis insistence on controlling and monetizing the Strait
• Joint administration could provide both countries with significant revenue and leverage

Structural Change in Gulf Governance¶

• Pre-war: the Strait was effectively open to all commercial traffic without tolls
• Post-June 17 MoU (60 days toll-free): the eventual regime would involve Iran-Oman joint management and monetization
• This is the first formal proposal for a permanent tolling arrangement

Source¶

• NYTimes (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/30/world/middleeast/iran-war-oman-strait-hormuz-fee-ships.html)