Hormuz Deadlock: Iran and Oman to Launch Joint Shipping Lane

Iran and Oman have agreed to establish a temporary joint shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could ease the paralysing blockade on one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. The proposal, discussed during high-level talks in Tehran, includes a mine-clearing operation and a phased framework to restore vessel traffic, which has been largely disrupted since war erupted between Iran and the U.S. and Israel earlier this year. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway bordered by Iran and Oman, normally handles around one-fifth of global…

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