Omani Proposal Aims to Resolve Hormuz DeadlockOman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to regulate shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary transit fees, as regional powers seek to stabilize one of the world’s busiest energy corridors . Voluntary Fees, Not Mandatory TollsUnder the Omani proposal, Iran would not exercise sole control over the strait, and any payments by vessels would be entirely voluntary . Iran has insisted the strait cannot return to its pre-war status, where shipping flowed freely without charges . Washington, however, wants to restore the pre-war status quo and argues that mandatory fees would be illegal under international law . Diplomatic Engagement ContinuesIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi discussed the Strait of Hormuz with his Omani and Saudi counterparts on Monday, stressing the need for regional cooperation .