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Iran's parliament draws a line on Hormuz authority as Oman's role contested

7/27/2026

Oman holds no authority to open the Strait of Hormuz, and any activity in the waterway requires coordination with Iran.

That is the stated position of Iranian Member of Parliament Khazrian, which puts crude oil (CL) and tanker names tied to Persian Gulf transit in focus.

The next confirmable milestone is a formal response from Tehran's executive branch or Oman's government.

What Khazrian said The Iranian lawmaker's framing is precise: Oman cannot independently authorize or facilitate passage through the Strait of Hormuz.