A Proposal for a Shared Pact Among Gulf States on the Strait Dispute

The U.S. conflict with Iran has shifted focus from its nuclear program to Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil supply. Shipping traffic has decreased amid Iranian attacks on commercial vessels, with military experts warning against forcefully reopening the strait. A proposed compromise suggests treating the Gulf as a shared territory, establishing a nominal fee for oil tankers to support maritime safety, echoing post-World War II European cooperation models.

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