Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz

The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway.

By Yeganeh Torbati and Sanam Mahoozi

Iran Says Agreement Reached With Oman on Hormuz Shipping

Iran said it reached an agreement with Oman on a proposed route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a potential step toward a reopening of the critical waterway for energy supplies. Both sides have been talking for days about how to manage the Strait. A joint statement is being reviewed. Bloomberg's Jeff Mason has the latest from the White House on "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)

Iran’s president denies threatening to resign during talks over strait of Hormuz

Masoud Pezeshkian dismisses talk of internal rift as hardline Assembly of Experts call US negotiations ‘futile’ Middle East crisis live – latest updates Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s president, has been forced to deny claims that he has repeatedly threatened to resign as he battles hardline factions opposed to reaching a settlement with the US over the strait of Hormuz. The US and Europe hope a deal is imminent to reopen the strait and they are putting pressure on Oman to accept a temporary agr...

By Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Iran and Oman agree on new Hormuz route, Tehran says

Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and are putting the final touches on arrangements for jointly managing the passage, Tehran’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Iran has seized de facto control of the strait, a strategic waterway for the global energy trade, since the United States and Israel launched their war against the country on February 28. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly insisted Tehran is keen to do a deal to reopen the route to...

By Agence France-Presse

Strait of Hormuz shipping route agreement with Oman in place: Iran

An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said a deal will be finalized 'if certain third parties do not obstruct this process'

By Bloomberg News

Hormuz agreement requires ships to coordinate with Iran while on Omani side, sources tell 'Post'

Negotiations regarding a permanent solution for the Hormuz are set to continue during the period of the agreement, as well as nuclear talks.

'Proposed Iran-Oman deal could give Tehran greater control in Hormuz'

A proposed agreement between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior Iranian source and two regiona...