US official says proposed Hormuz transit routes would be free of fees or restrictions

A US official told NewsNation that temporary shipping corridors proposed for the Strait of Hormuz would not require approval, permits, transit fees or any other charges. The official said no party would have control over the corridors or transit capacity through the strait. Iran's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that Iran and Oman have reached broad agreement on all outstanding issues regarding the Strait of Hormuz, announcing that a new deal would close temporary shipping lanes and create a new route in force for two to four months. According to an Iranian state-media source, the agreement with Oman has been delayed because of US President Donald Trump's threat of military intervention. Separately, an outlet linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards detailed elements of the proposed arrangement with Oman, reporting that it would impose a mandatory fee on vessels. Under the plan, the northern route would be used for entry near the Iranian coast and the southern route for exit near the Omani coast.