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Iran says close to Strait of Hormuz plan with Oman, but reopening depends on US

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Aug 3.

US and Iran having ‘very good discussions’, Trump says

US President Donald Trump’s comments has fuelled expectations of an imminent end to the five-month conflict.

Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get ‘hit very hard’

The Strait of Hormuz is a key conduit for global oil and gas supplies.

Iran demands inbound control of Hormuz and outbound oversight, source says

A vessel is anchored off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on August 3, 2026. Iran's foreign ministry said on August 3 there were currently no negotiations with the United States but talks were taking place with Oman on management of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iran has kept control of Hormuz since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East on February 28. (Photo by AFP) /

An emerging deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would come at a cost for Trump

An emerging deal, if it happens, would reopen shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian and US officials.

Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan

Ships anchored off Dubai on July 31. Iran said it was close to reaching a deal with Oman on a new route that respects the sovereign rights of both sides.

UKMTO reports two tanker incidents off Oman

Oil spill from shadow fleet tanker spreading off Oman, satellite images show

A satellite image shows an oil slick next to the Caroline Bezengi, a sanctioned vessel off the coast of the Dhofar Governorate, Oman, July 28, 2026. 2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS

Iran proposes temporary Hormuz plan giving itself greater control over transit lines

A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Iran has said it wants to manage the strait alongside Oman, which controls the opposite shore, and charge service fees to ships that use it.

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