Iran Seeks to Bar US Ships as Deal With Oman Advances

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Iran plans to bar US and Israeli ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz under a proposed deal with Oman, requiring compensation from hostile nations for access. This move aims to alter established maritime rules in this strategic waterway and raises geopolitical tensions involving key international players.

Iran will seek to bar US and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz and require compensation from hostile countries before they’re allowed to use it, according to local media reports on a proposed Iran-Oman deal. Bloomberg's Michael Heath reports. (Source: Bloomberg)