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Hormuz agreement requires ships to coordinate with Iran while on Omani side, sources tell 'Post'

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz must coordinate with Iran even when exiting from the Omani side, according to a temporary 60-day agreement.
  • The deal requires ships to enter the strait on the Iranian side and exit from the Omani side, with mines to be cleared from central sections.
  • Vessels will not be charged fees, though Iran may emphasize the value of voluntary

Ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz will need to coordinate with Iran, even when departing from the Omani side, under a temporary 60-day agreement. Sources told The Jerusalem Post that vessels must enter the strait via the Iranian side and exit via the Omani side.

Mines will be cleared from the central parts of the waterway during the agreement's duration. While Iran had demanded fees, transiting ships will not be charged. However, the sources indicated that Iran is likely to push for ships to pay voluntary "insurance, environmental quality fees."

Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz will be required to coordinate with Iran even when exiting from the Omani side

— two diplomatic sourcesciting a temporary agreement between the two countries

Negotiations for a permanent solution for the Hormuz Strait are ongoing and will continue alongside nuclear talks. The agreement aims to facilitate safer passage through the vital waterway, which has been a point of contention and potential risk for international shipping.

Iran will likely emphasize that it is worthwhile for ships to pay the voluntary fees.

— The sourcesnoted regarding the voluntary fees
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