Iran Announces Plans to Jointly Manage and Charge for Hormuz Strait with Oman.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently stated that the Hormuz Strait will not return to its pre-war state and will instead be jointly governed by Iran and Oman, with fees collected from ships passing through the strait. This announcement has sparked international concern, as the Hormuz Strait is one of the world's most important maritime channels, having a significant impact on global energy supplies and the economy.

The Hormuz Strait is located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, with the northern shore belonging to Iran and the southern shore belonging to Oman's Masirah Peninsula. The western end is controlled by the United Arab Emirates. The strait is approximately 167 kilometers long, with a width varying from 97 kilometers to 39 kilometers. It is the only sea route connecting the Persian Gulf to the open sea and is one of the world's most important strategic chokepoints. According to statistics, 20% of the world's liquefied natural gas and 25% of seaborne oil trade pass through the Hormuz Strait each year from 2023 to 2025. This strait is the main oil and gas supply route for Europe and Asia, and it is crucial for Europe's energy supply. The strait is also the only sea route for several Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq, and any disruption to the strait could lead to severe supply shortages.

Prior to the 2026 Iran war, the Hormuz Strait, despite numerous Iranian threats, had never been closed for an extended period due to Middle East conflicts. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi's latest announcement has raised concerns and worries among various parties. Some analysts believe that Iran and Oman's joint governance and charging fees for the Hormuz Strait could have a significant impact on the global energy market, particularly for European countries that rely on oil and gas supplies from the strait. Other Gulf countries may also face new challenges and pressures, as their sea routes and energy supplies would be subject to Iranian and Omani control.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi's announcement has also sparked reactions and comments from various countries. Some countries have expressed concerns and worries about Iran and Oman's decision, believing it could have a negative impact on the global energy market and economy. Other countries have stated that they will closely monitor the situation's development and urge all relevant parties to remain calm and rational. Meanwhile, the international community is paying attention to the future development and impact of the Hormuz Strait, considering it an important variable in the global energy and economic landscape.

Predictions and assessments of the Hormuz Strait's future development vary among parties. Some analysts believe that Iran and Oman's joint governance and charging fees could have a significant impact on the global energy market, particularly for countries that rely on oil and gas supplies from the strait. Other analysts believe that the Hormuz Strait's importance will not be reduced by Iran and Oman's decision, and that the global energy market will continue to rely on this sea route. Meanwhile, the international community is paying attention to the Hormuz Strait's future development and impact, considering it an important variable in the global energy and economic landscape.

For Taiwan, the development and impact of the Hormuz Strait have significant implications. As an important participant in the global energy market, Taiwan's energy supply and economic development will be affected by the Hormuz Strait. Taiwan also needs to closely monitor the Hormuz Strait's development and changes, assess and respond to potential challenges and opportunities. As an important economic entity in Asia, Taiwan needs to remain vigilant and sensitive, paying attention to the development and changes in the global energy market and economy, while also strengthening cooperation and communication with other countries to jointly face challenges and opportunities in the global energy and economic landscape.