India, April 3 -- Iran on Thursday said it is drafting a proposal with Oman to "monitor" the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, amid ongoing regional tensions.

The announcement was made by Iranian diplomat Kazem Gharibabadi, who told state-run IRNA that the proposal is intended to "facilitate safe passage and provide better services" to vessels navigating the narrow waterway.

The Strait of Hormuz, which lies between Iran and Oman, is one of the world's most vital oil transit chokepoints and is considered an international passage where ships are expected to move freely. However, recent tensions, including alleged attacks on shipping and reports of hefty demands for safe passage, have raised concerns over disruptions in t...