Iran, Oman near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz with both countries collecting ‘service fee’: report

Nypost · 🇮🇳 public India · Aug 04, 2026 · 426 words · By Samuel Chamberlain

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Iran, Oman near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz with both countries collecting ‘service fee’: report See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google Iran and Oman are close to an agreement to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic that would see both countries collect a so-called “service fee” to cover environmental and security costs.

Common ground

The New York Times reported late Monday, citing Iranian and US officials familiar with the developing accord, that ships entering the strait from the Indian Ocean via the Gulf of Oman would be required to take a route through Iranian territorial waters.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

What terms are actually in the Iran proposal, and which side would have to compromise first?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that ships entering the strait from the Indian Ocean via the Gulf of Oman would be required to take a route through Iranian territorial waters?
What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “ships entering the strait from the Indian Ocean via the Gulf of Oman would be required to take a route through Iranian territorial waters.”

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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of dictionary definitions of the word 'under' and general Wikipedia entries about the Strait of Hormuz, but no specific details regarding the proposed route through Iranian territorial waters.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Malacca, also known as the Straits of Malacca, is a narrow stretch of water, 900 kilometres (560 mi) long and from 65 to 250 km (40 to 155 mi) wide, between the Malay Peninsula to the no…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Malacca

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Claim 2: “Iran and Oman are close to an agreement to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic that would see both countries collect a so-called “service fee” to cover environmental and security costs.”

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Multiple independent web search results (Google News, New York Times report) confirm that Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and collect 'service fees'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — From 28 February 2026, as part of the 2026 Iran war, Iran began launching a series of drone strikes on sites in Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, targeting the Port of Duqm and the Port of Salalah, which…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Oman

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iran asserts Iranian sovereignity over the Strait of Hormuz following the 2026 Iran war, increasing its total area and adding to its territorial waters. Iran asserts sovereign control over the Strait …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_sovereignty_over_the_S…

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Claim 3: “Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed ongoing talks with Oman to establish what it called a “temporary” shipping route through the waterway”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Iran's Foreign Ministry has acknowledged ongoing talks with Oman to establish a 'temporary' shipping route.

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Claim 4: “around one-fifth of the world’s oil traveled in peacetime [through the Strait of Hormuz].”

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Five independent cross-references (including Al Jazeera and Deutsche Welle) confirm that approximately 20% (one-fifth) of the world's oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz in peacetime.

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Claim 5: “Vessels exiting the strait from the Persian Gulf would take a route near Oman’s coast along the south side of the strait.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of dictionary definitions and general geography of the Strait of Hormuz, but does not mention the specific proposed exit route near Oman's coast.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hormuz Island (; Persian: جزیره هرمز, romanized: Jazire-ye Hormoz), also spelled Hormoz, Ormoz, Ormuz or Ormus, is an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hormuz_Island

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) is an Iranian government agency mandated to authorize and regulate maritime transit through the strait of Hormuz. It was founded on 5 May 2026 during the ongoi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_Gulf_Strait_Authority

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Claim 6: “The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Iranian and Omani negotiators were working toward an arrangement to restart commercial shipping, although major disagreements remained over transit fees and the rules governing passage.”

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Web search results explicitly mention that The Wall Street Journal reported on Iranian and Omani negotiators working toward an agreement while facing disagreements over transit fees.

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web search NEUTRAL — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei confirmed Monday that Tehran’s negotiations with Oman are focused on restoring commercial shipping through the strait. Marine vessel traffic tracker s…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/world-news/oman-emerges-as-pos…

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran and Oman are close to an agreement to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic, according to the New York Times (NYT), which cited Iranian and U.S. officials familiar with the develo…
https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-08-05-report-iran-oman-near…

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web search NEUTRAL — The differing accounts highlight continuing disagreements over what a final arrangement might include. Last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that Iranian and Omani negotiators were working towar…
https://worldwidenewsbrief.com/2026/08/04/iran-oman-continue…

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Claim 7: “Saeed Ajorlu, a member of Tehran’s negotiating committee, told state broadcaster IRIB that such an arrangement would be in effect for one to three months”

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Three independent web search results (Yahoo News Canada, and two other reports) attribute the statement to Saeed Ajorlu regarding the 1-3 month duration of the temporary arrangement.

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web search NEUTRAL — According to Saeed Ajorlu from Iran’s negotiating team, they aim to form temporary agreements lasting between one and three months where Iran wields influence.
https://egyptdailynews.com/the-us-iran-hormuz-deal-stands-at…

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web search NEUTRAL — The negotiations should "establish Iranian arrangements because security, de-mining, and maritime services are handled by Iran," according to Saeed Ajorlu, a member of Iran's negotiating committee. Te…
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/agreement-strait-hormuz-taking-sha…

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web search NEUTRAL — A member of Iran’s negotiating committee, identified as Ajorlu, stated that Tehran’s goal is to establish “temporary arrangements” lasting between one and three months, during which Iran would maintai…
https://azat.tv/en/us-iran-draft-agreement-circulated-qatar-…

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Claim 8: “In a July 14 statement, Oman’s Foreign Ministry described its role as “transparent and neutral cooperation with all parties” aimed at restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait while complying with international maritime law.”

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Multiple web search results confirm Oman's Foreign Ministry issued statements regarding 'transparent and neutral cooperation' to restore navigation.

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web search NEUTRAL — In a statement, Oman's Foreign Ministry said the sultanate continues its "transparent and neutral cooperation" with all parties to restore navigation through the strategic waterway, while remaining fu…
https://english.news.cn/20260715/64d407caa7514605aa1ab907202…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. This narrow shipping route transports one third of all of the sea-transited oil on EARTH!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udtVdDmSSoo

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web search NEUTRAL — The statement also said the two sides discussed efforts to restore the “freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in a safe and sustainable manner.”
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/oman-iran-discuss-princ…

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Claim 9: “a US official told the Times that Iran’s description of the would-be agreement was “not accurate,” insisting that no tolls would be collected and Tehran would have no say over which ships could traverse the strait or what route would be used.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia entries about the United States and its TLD, but contains no mention of a US official's comments regarding the Hormuz agreement.

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web search NEUTRAL — The United States of America (USA or U.S.A.), also known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country that is mainly in North America. It is made of 50 states, a federal district (Washin…
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States

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web search NEUTRAL — Each state has its own constitution and government. All states and their residents are represented in the federal Congress, a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_states_and_territories…

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web search NEUTRAL — .us is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the United States. It was established in February 1985. Registrants of us domains must be U.S. citizens, residents, or organizations – or …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.us

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Claim 10: “In June, Iran and Oman created a joint working group to negotiate navigation, shipping services and the future management of the strait”

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The claim is reported by a single cross-reference (Nypost), and no other independent sources in the provided evidence confirm the creation of the joint working group in June.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Oman and Iran in June created a joint working group to negotiate navigation, shipping services and the future management of the Strait
https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/world-news/oman-emerges-as-pos…

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