{
  "id": 56399,
  "title": "Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/iran-says-close-to-hormuz-deal-with-oman-after-us-suspends-attack-plan-56399",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-02T18:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-says-close-hormuz-deal-oman-after-us-suspends-attack-plan-6293956"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tehran announced on Sunday (Aug 2) that it was close to reaching a deal with Oman regarding a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, following the United States' suspension of plans for major strikes against Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump had recently stated that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked him to halt any attacks, as there was a potential agreement in place. This development came after a period of resumed strikes, which had raised concerns about the conflict escalating once again. Trump had threatened a harsh response, including attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure, with U.S. embassies across the region on alert. However, the U.S. leader seemed to have changed his stance after diplomatic efforts, including discussions with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that he had agreed to cancel the attacks, contingent on the ability to reach a deal. The source of the negotiations was not immediately clear. Iranian media denied that Tehran had requested Trump to refrain from strikes. Hassan Ghashghavi, a spokesman for Iran's parliament national security commission, said that mediators were attempting to revive the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, which had been signed in June. The memorandum was not a final peace deal but aimed to facilitate negotiations on a comprehensive agreement, including provisions related to the Strait of Hormuz. The strait, crucial for global oil and gas supplies, has been a focal point of ongoing diplomatic efforts. Prior to the war, all vessels could freely pass through the strait, but Iran had closed it during the conflict and now demands control and tolls, which the U.S. rejects. Trump outlined the conditions for any deal, insisting that it must include the immediate, complete, and total opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. The U.S. president had originally launched the war to address Iran's nuclear program, although Iran claims its program is solely for civilian purposes. The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz led to the resumption of strikes last month, as Iran refused to allow ships to use any route other than one that follows the Iranian coast. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei indicated that a deal was nearing with Oman, which lies on the opposite side of the strait, regarding a new route. He stated that the agreement would respect the sovereign rights of both sides and safeguard national interests and security, but it did not imply the reopening of the strait.",
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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."
}