During an official briefing, Baghaei confirmed that bilateral talks with Omani officials are actively ongoing in Tehran to address the maritime shutdown and its severe disruptions to international shipping.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Blame Cast on US-Israeli Actions

The Iranian government explicitly attributes the complete breakdown of maritime transit to external military interventions.

• Waterway Insecurity: Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is blocked solely because of the “insecurity” and “military aggression” imposed by the United States and Israel.

• Selective Aggression: Baghaei highlighted ongoing strikes against Iranian infrastructure, blockades on domestic ports, and direct attacks on Iranian vessels since initial hostilities broke out on March 28.

• Bilateral Exclusivity: Iran strongly emphasizes that these technical and legal consultations are strictly a bilateral matter between Tehran and Muscat, entirely excluding any direct U.S. involvement or mediation.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Friction Over Control Proposals

While both littoral states seek a mechanism to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels, a permanent framework remains hindered by conflicting agendas:

• The Omani Plan: Supported by a broader Gulf-backed coalition, Oman proposed a 50-50 geographical split of transit routes paired with voluntary maritime service fees-modeled after the Strait of Malacca.

• The Iranian Rejection: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, formally rejected Oman's 50-50 split, asserting it fails to fulfill Iran’s security interests. Tehran is demanding absolute oversight of the primary shipping routes and the leverage to enforce mandatory transit fees.

• Wartime Stance: Iranian officials maintain that while Oman shares maritime jurisdiction during peacetime, current regional war conditions legally compel Iran to enforce unilateral management over the corridor.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Impact on Global Shipping

As the Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of global oil and gas supply, its continued closure has heavily strained the global energy market and stranded hundreds of commercial ships in the region. Despite the ongoing blockade, minor exceptions are occurring under direct coordination; a Qatari LNG tanker successfully navigated the channel after securing explicit approval from Tehran authorities.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Severe Economic and Supply Chain Damage

• Traffic Collapse: Commercial shipping traffic through the strait has plummeted from an average of 80 oil and gas tankers per day before the war to just one or two vessels on certain days.

• The “Trust Monopoly” Broken: Navigational safety has dissolved due to intense GPS and AIS jamming affecting over 1,600 ships. Maritime experts note that the strait is closing because maritime insurers have stopped writing coverage, making transport risks too high to price.

• Energy Delays: Global supplies are heavily bottlenecked. State-owned QatarEnergy officially notified European and Asian buyers that critical liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries are delayed until late September and October.

• Surging Operational Costs: Global supply chains face massive surcharges due to mandatory rerouting around the Arabian Peninsula, inventory buffering, and skyrocketing war-risk insurance premiums.

The 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis has severely disrupted global shipping. This disruption has occurred following the sudden collapse of a major international diplomatic agreement. This collapse has sparked heavy military exchanges between the United States and Iran.