Framing Analysis
Oman has secured support from Gulf states for a plan allowing Iran to collect voluntary fees for transit through the Strait of Hormuz under shared oversight. The proposal follows a sequence of U.S.-Israeli strikes in February, Iranian closure of the strait, a partial June reopening that collapsed in July, and a paused U.S. bombing campaign. Iran denies pursuing talks with the United States while President Trump has indicated ongoing discussions and threatened renewed strikes.