Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman in final stages

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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