Iran has rejected an Omani proposal aimed at resolving a dispute over control of the Strait of Hormuz, creating a new obstacle for efforts to advance talks between Tehran and Washington, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The Journal reported that Oman proposed a framework that would allow Iran and Oman to share responsibility for managing maritime traffic through the strategic waterway as part of broader diplomatic efforts to ease tensions and restore shipping flows.
Iran rejected the proposal, saying it did not provide Tehran with enough authority over vessels moving through the strait. The disagreement comes as the future of U.S.-Iran diplomacy remains uncertain, with President Donald Trump warning that military action could resume if negotiations fail to produce progress. Trump has said his priority is preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and has pressed Tehran to reach an agreement through diplomacy, while also warning that the United States is prepared to take further action if talks break down. The Journal reported that the dispute over the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the most difficult issues facing efforts to move toward a broader understanding between Washington and Tehran.
