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Regional sources said negotiations between Oman and Iran have made progress but that no agreement has been reached [regarding Strait of Hormuz], reports Axios

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Oman and Iran are negotiating a service-fee model for the Strait of Hormuz, modeled after the Strait of Malacca, raising concerns over permanent cost increases and global shipping contagion.

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One idea is to allow Iran, Oman and other countries in the region to collect "reasonable service fees" for maritime security, environmental protection and other services, according to one regional source. The source pointed to the Strait of Malacca — where Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore charge vessels for specific services rather than a blanket transit fee — as a possible model.

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