News Iranians intend ‘keep control’ over the Strait of Hormuz f wa x vb tg Bookmark Join our WhatsApp Channel Hansa Rathnayaka 16 May 2026 | 13:04 Iran is simply saying there are no international waters in the Strait of Hormuz.It is just Iranian and Omani territorial waters, and that is why they firmly believe that the strait must be managed by these two countries.We know there have been two rounds of technical talks between Tehran and Muscat.However, publicly, the Omani side still recognises the strategic waterway as an international one.But the Iranians are quite consistent when they say it is not.Thus, they say that even if there is a peace settlement, Iranians will keep control of the Strait of Hormuz. This is now the main source of tension between the warring parties. Comments Send Recommended Update : Fire erupts at Mahara prison amid tense situation 01 Aug 2026 Tehran attacks Kuwait, threatens region with ‘flames of war’ 01 Aug 2026 Former SL security chiefs to appeal death sentences 01 Aug 2026