New York Times, citing several officials whose names it did not disclose, claimed that the Islamic Republic and Oman have moved closer to an agreement under which this international waterway will be reopened.

Based on this agreement, widely reflected in government media, ships entering the Persian Gulf will pass through a route near the coasts of Iran.

New York Times, citing several officials of the Islamic Republic, claimed that the government would collect “service fees” from these ships and divide it equally with Oman.

According to this report, ships leaving the area will pass through a route near the coasts of Oman.

New York Times, citing U.S. officials, said that the Islamic Republic’s description of the possible agreement with Oman is incorrect and emphasized that the “temporary” routes created under this agreement would not require the approval of the Islamic Republic and or payment of tolls to this government.