Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan
Iran on Sunday said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the US called off major strikes to allow for diplomacy. US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that his country and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran, saying the "perimeters" of a deal were there. The foes have been at war since February 28, when the US and Israel…
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said negotiations with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages. The talks aim to find a mutually agreed mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz. According to the IRNA news agency and state media, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry, Esmail Baghaei, provided additional details.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a point of contention, with Iran imposing strict controls over the strategic shipping lane. Vessels are required to obtain authorization and pay transit fees before transiting the waterway. Iranian forces have targeted ships attempting to pass through Hormuz without permission.
US President Donald Trump said a potential agreement would include the immediate, complete, and total opening of the Hormuz Strait. However, Iran's acting Defence Minister, Majid Ebn-e-Reza, described Trump's comments as "psychological operations and a war of calculations". According to Live Mint, Iran denied Trump's assertion that a prospective agreement would include the opening of the Hormuz Strait, stating it would remain closed as long as the US maintained "hostile actions".
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- Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman in final stages middleeasteye.net
- Iran says no deal to reopen Hormuz, denies asking Trump to pause strikes: What we know so far livemint.com
- Trump Holds Off Iran Strikes on Pledge a Hormuz Deal Is Close financialpost.com
