1- Oman publicly insists that any future arrangement in the Strait of Hormuz must comply with international law and preserve freedom of navigation.
2- But Bloomberg reported that Muscat told European officials the strait will not return to its pre-war status, and that ships may face transit fees.
3- Iran’s strike on a cargo vessel near Oman’s coast exposed the limits of Muscat’s position: Oman can offer an alternative route, but Tehran still wants to control the gate.