Top official says Iran, Oman have agreed new temporary route in Hormuz
Summary
Iran and Oman have agreed on a new temporary shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil and gas shipments. However, Iran said the strait will not fully reopen until the United States meets its commitments under a June peace agreement.Key Facts
- Iran and Oman decided on a temporary transit route for ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The route entry and part of the exit will pass through each country’s territorial waters.
- The corridor is about seven miles (11.3 km) wide.
- The two countries held talks in Tehran to finalize details, including mine-clearing projects.
- The strait has been mostly closed since a US-Israel conflict with Iran began in February.
- Iran opposes the southern transit corridor backed by the US and Oman and has attacked ships using it.
- Iran insists the US must lift sanctions and release frozen Iranian assets to reopen the strait fully.
- An oil tanker was recently damaged near the strait, showing ongoing security risks.
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