Iran and Oman are inching toward a deal to reopen the disputed Strait of Hormuz and potentially help bring an end to the war.
The emerging agreement calls for ships to enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian-controlled route and exit through a route controlled by Oman, two regional officials told The Associated Press.
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Any deal, though, appears contingent on the United States lifting its blockade on Iran’s ports. The Trump administration has previously ruled out any deal that would give Iran control over the strait.
According to an Iranian state broadcaster, the official said that the talks revolve around a new corridor to secure passage of ships via the critical energy chokepoint.
“Iran-Oman talks revolve around new corridor that’ll secure safe passage of ships through Strait of Hormuz,” the official said.
Press TV further noted that the official highlighted how the corridor in Hormuz will safeguard Iran’s sovereign interests as a littoral state.
The latest remarks come amid a rapidly evolving situation in West Asia region.
As developments follow, Qatar on Tuesday said that the efforts to resolve the conflict between the US and Iran are in “very progressive stages”, further noting that the drafts of a potential agreement are “being circulated”, CNN reported.
Elsewhere, a mass funeral was held in Gaza City for more than 100 people killed in an Israeli strike early in the conflict. A memorial service was also held in Beirut for victims of a 2020 port explosion, and Yemen’s Houthis claimed they fired at a Saudi Arabian airport.
Published – August 05, 2026 09:24 am IST
