PANews reported on May 30 that, according to Xinhua News Agency, Iranian Parliament Presidium member Salemi stated that Iran's plan to "exercise sovereign jurisdiction" over the Strait of Hormuz is about to be approved by parliament and is expected to be passed as permanent law. According to the Iranian Students' News Agency, Salemi said that only Iran and Oman have the right to decide on the management of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has already communicated with Oman, and Oman has expressed preliminary agreement; a relevant plan is expected to be finalized soon.