Report: Iran proposes allowing free passage of ships on the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Reuters, a source familiar with Tehran's position said that Iran might consider allowing ships freedom of navigation on the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz without the risk of attack if an agreement can be reached to avoid a renewed conflict. This idea has been included in its negotiating proposals. Iran would maintain control over its waters in the Strait of Hormuz, while Oman would decide its own affairs on its side. The source did not specify whether Iran would agree to clear any mines it might have laid in the area, or whether all ships, including those with ties to Israel, would be allowed free passage. The source added that this proposal depends on whether Washington is prepared to meet Tehran's demands, a key condition for any breakthrough on the Strait of Hormuz issue.