Iran working to finalize Hormuz agreement with Oman, and other news from the Middle East
Summary
Iran is close to finalizing an agreement with Oman to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil trade. This comes as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict show no progress after a 60-day deadline passed.Key Facts
- Iran and Oman have agreed on a plan for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz using specific routes near each country.
- Ships will be allowed to transit without paying fees during the initial period of the agreement.
- The U.S. has demanded the Strait of Hormuz be fully reopened for commercial shipping before lifting its blockade on Iranian ports.
- It is unclear if the Iran-Oman deal will meet the conditions set by the U.S.
- The Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed by Iran after attacks from Israel and the U.S. in February 2026.
- Iranian officials say talks with Oman have been slow but expect to finalize the agreement soon.
- A 60-day deadline for a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran expired with no extension or progress.
- Jared Kushner, a U.S. Middle East negotiator and President Trump’s son-in-law, held talks with Israeli and Hamas leaders to discuss Gaza peace efforts.
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