Iran, Oman Work To Finalise Strait Of Hormuz Transit Deal As Donald Trump Steps Up Pressure
Iran has reached an understanding with Oman on a plan allowing ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides now working to finalise details for a joint statement. Iranian Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told reporters in Tehran that “an understanding has been reached regarding the map of the transit route.” Baghaei did not provide further details. However, details that…
Saudi Arabia and Iran have been working towards a deal to reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that passes through both nations and serves as a crucial conduit for global oil trade. Iranian Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmail Baghaei confirmed that the two countries have reached an understanding on the route ships would take to navigate the strait.
The agreement would allow vessels to enter via a route near Iran and exit through another near Oman, with a grace period where no fees or tolls would be levied.
The US has been pushing for a satisfactory resolution to the dispute ahead of its decision to lift the blockade on Iranian ports. Talks between Iran and Oman have been slow, with Baghaei acknowledging the progress but emphasizing the need to finalize everything, including a map and a joint statement.
Adding to the tension, US President Donald Trump threatened Oman during an interview with Fox News, stating that the US would consider bombing the country if it interfered in the talks. Trump also dismissed the 60-day deadline for resolving the conflict, suggesting that there is no predetermined timeline for negotiations. The US administration reportedly has a back channel for discussions with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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