The New York Times, citing Iranian and American officials, reported that Tehran and Muscat have moved closer to an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Based on the account of Iranian officials, the route for the entry and exit of ships and the “service charges” between Iran and Oman will be divided equally.

A U.S. official rejected this account and said that no fees would be collected and that the temporary routes are not dependent on Tehran’s approval.

The newspaper wrote that implementing the agreement could help restart ship traffic and reduce pressure on the oil market. However, officials of the Islamic Republic have said that until the end of the naval blockade of Iran’s ports and the return to the understanding in Islamabad, the strait will not be reopened.

At the same time, some Pentagon and Islamic Republic officials have expressed doubts about the effectiveness of this agreement and the security of shipping. Read the full text here