Iran and Oman Report Progress in Talks on Strait of Hormuz

The two countries said they would create a temporary shipping lane and clear mines in the waterway. Global oil prices dipped after the joint announcement.

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Iran and Oman Report Progress in Talks on Strait of Hormuz

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Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary transit corridor and mine-clearing for the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran warned on Wednesday that the vital waterway will not be reopened unless the United States ends the war.

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NYT Published 26 August 2026

Iran and Oman Report Progress in Talks on Strait of Hormuz

News24 Published 26 August 2026

Iran says Strait of Hormuz still closed despite transit corridor talks

Euronews Published 26 August 2026

Iran and Oman discuss temporary corridor in Strait or Hormuz

Iran and Oman held talks in Tehran to discuss the management of traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a joint mine-clearing project. Further negotiations are expected to discuss a permanent solution.

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