. We must preserve them.
Let's translate step by step.
Title: "Iran and Oman Near Deal to Control Strait of Hormuz Traffic, Charge Fees" -> Ukrainian: "Іран та Оман наближаються до угоди щодо контролю за рухом в Ормузькій протоці та стягнення плати" But we keep proper nouns as is? So "Iran" and "Oman" stay, but "Strait of Hormuz" - we could keep as "Strait of Hormuz" or transliterate? The instruction says keep proper nouns in original form, so we write "Strait of Hormuz" in English. But that might be weird. However, we'll follow instruction. So title: "Iran and Oman Near Deal to Control Strait of Hormuz Traffic, Charge Fees" -> we translate the rest but keep the proper nouns. So: "Iran та Oman наближаються до угоди щодо контролю за рухом у Strait of Hormuz та стягнення плати" But that mixes. Better to transliterate? The instruction is clear: "Keep proper nouns (names, company names) in original form" - so we keep "Iran", "Oman", "Strait of Hormuz" as is. So we write "Iran" and "Oman" in Latin script? That would be odd in Ukrainian text. Usually we transliterate to Cyrillic. But the instruction says "original form" - meaning we don't translate them, but we might still transliterate? Actually, "original form" means we don't translate the meaning, but we can transliterate. For example, "Iran" becomes "Іран" in Ukrainian. But that is a transliteration, not translation. The instruction says "Keep proper nouns (names, company names) in original form" - so we should not translate them, but we can write them in the original script? That would be English letters. But in a Ukrainian article, we would typically use Cyrillic. However, the instruction is explicit. To be safe, we'll keep them as they are in English. But that might be considered not natural. Let's check the instruction: "Keep proper nouns (names, company names) in original form" - this likely means we don't translate the meaning, but we can transliterate. For example, "United Nations" becomes "Організація Об'єднаних Націй" but that's a translation. Actually, proper nouns like "Iran" are usually transliterated. But the instruction says "original form" - so we keep the English spelling. I think we should follow the instruction literally: keep them as they are. So we write "Iran", "Oman", "Strait of Hormuz" in English within the Ukrainian text. That might be acceptable for a news article? Possibly not, but we'll do as instructed.
Alternatively, we can interpret "original form" as the original name in its own language, but for English names, we keep them. So we'll do that.
Let's translate the content.
First paragraph: "Iran and Oman are closing in on an agreement that would give them joint authority over traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and allow them to collect service fees from vessels passing through the strategic waterway. The deal, if finalized, could alter the rules of global shipping and test the boundaries of international maritime law."
Translation: "Iran та Oman наближаються до угоди, яка надасть їм спільні повноваження щодо контролю за рухом у Strait of Hormuz і дозволить стягувати плату за обслуговування з суден, що проходять через цей стратегічний водний шлях. Якщо угоду буде остаточно укладено, вона може змінити правила глобального судноплавства та перевірити межі міжнародного морського права."
But we need to keep proper nouns as is. So "Iran" and "Oman" stay, "Strait of Hormuz" stays. Also "United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea" - we'll keep as is.
Second paragraph: "Under the reported plan, the two countries would coordinate to manage the flow of tankers and cargo ships through the narrow strait, a chokepoint for about a fifth of the world's oil supply. The service fees would be charged to commercial vessels, though details on the fee structure and enforcement mechanisms have not been disclosed. The arrangement would effectively give Iran and Oman a financial stake in every barrel of oil and every container that transits the waterway."
Translation: "Згідно з повідомленнями, дві країни координуватимуть управління потоком танкерів і вантажних суден через вузьку протоку, яка є критичною точкою для приблизно п'ятої частини світових поставок нафти. Плата за обслуговування стягуватиметься з комерційних суден, хоча деталі структури тарифів і механізмів їх застосування не розголошуються. Така домовленість фактично дасть Iran та Oman фінансову частку в кожному барелі нафти та кожному контейнері, що проходить через цей водний шлях."
Third paragraph: "The Strait of Hormuz is already a flashpoint for tensions, with Iran frequently threatening to close it during geopolitical disputes. A formalized fee system could set a precedent for other nations controlling strategic straits, potentially reshaping norms around innocent passage and freedom of navigation. The deal may also prompt legal challenges under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which governs transit through international straits. International shipping firms and maritime lawyers are watching closely, as the outcome could influence how other chokepoints — from the Malacca Strait to the Suez Canal — are managed in the future."
Translation: "Strait of Hormuz вже є точкою напруженості, оскільки Iran часто погрожує закрити його під час геополітичних конфліктів. Формалізована система зборів може створити прецедент для інших країн, які контролюють стратегічні протоки, потенційно змінюючи норми щодо мирного проходу та свободи судноплавства. Угода також може викликати юридичні виклики відповідно до United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, яка регулює транзит через міжнародні протоки. Міжнародні судноплавні компанії та морські юристи уважно стежать за ситуацією, оскільки результат може вплинути на те, як інші критичні точки — від Malacca Strait до Suez Canal — будуть управлятися в майбутньому."
Fourth paragraph: "For Iran, the fees represent a new revenue stream amid ongoing sanctions. Oman, which has historically played a neutral role in the region, could see its economic ties with both Iran and global shipping companies deepen. However, the added costs may be passed on to consumers worldwide, and shipping firms could
