Iran, Oman still negotiating Hormuz deal as Qatar joins mediation
Tehran says terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz remain unsettled as Qatar pushes diplomacy and Trump says he is in no rush for talks
Iran and Oman are still negotiating a possible agreement on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior Iranian source. The talks follow earlier claims by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson that an agreement on shipping routes had been reached. Qatar, too, is holding talks with Tehran, with the aim of de-escalating tensions and promoting security and stability in the region.
The talks will address freedom of navigation through the strait, which is crucial for energy transport. IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi accused the United States of delaying negotiations and warned that Iran would keep the strait closed unless Washington accepted Tehran's conditions. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said he was not in a hurry to return to negotiations with Tehran, citing Iran's economic struggles.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important energy corridors, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea.
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