Muscat Hosts Iran, Qatar, Pakistan Talks on Hormuz Transit Lane Framework
⚓ MUSCAT — A lane already exists; the question is who gets to say it's open. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: The Median Transit Lane predates the war — it's a separation scheme, not a new route. Oman's play: get Iran to endorse it formally, giving Washington its demanded pledge without Tehran calling it surrender. Pakistan and Qatar present means the four-way call may be pre-negotiated here. If Oman lands the framework, NYT's countdown stops before it expires.
