The shipping situation in the Persian Gulf is turbulent, with Iran and Oman finalizing agreements related to the Strait of Hormuz. The United States has repeatedly issued aggressive statements, further intensifying regional competition.

On August 26, 2026, Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson Muhebi announced that Iran and Oman had reached an agreement on the distribution of profits in the Strait of Hormuz, and both sides planned to jointly build a safe sea passage. Over the past two weeks, more than 80% of ships have chosen the Oman Channel for passage.

The United States has repeatedly issued strong signals, with Trump stating that if fees related to the Strait are to be collected, they should be collected by the United States, and publicly referring to the Strait of Hormuz as a new territory of the United States. The divergent positions of various parties in strategic waterways have become prominent, and global energy shipping risks still exist.Editor/Min Jing