{
  "id": 1336058,
  "title": "Iran and Oman work on temporary Hormuz shipping route as Trump threatens to claim the strait",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/iran-and-oman-work-on-temporary-hormuz-shipping-route-as-trump-1336058",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T19:48:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-and-oman-work-temporary-hormuz-shipping-route-trump-threatens-claim"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran and Oman are collaborating on the establishment of a temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Araghchi clarified that these discussions are distinct from any decision on reopening the strategic waterway. He explained that the previously functional routes are no longer viable, necessitating the creation of a new path. The interim route is currently being designed, with the possibility of it being finalized in the future. Araghchi emphasized that the negotiations with Oman and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are separate matters.",
  "summary": "Iran and Oman work on temporary Hormuz shipping route as Trump threatens to claim the strait Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Tehran and Muscat were working to establish a temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, while stressing that the talks were separate from any decision on reopening the strategic waterway. “The routes that existed previously are no…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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