Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman in ‘final’ stages as route approved
Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on the geographical coordinates for a new commercial shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. The plan aims to facilitate safe transit, though it remains subject to the actions of third parties.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global maritime chokepoint; changes to its transit protocols have significant implications for international energy markets and regional security.
The geographical coordinates of the route in the waterway have been agreed upon with Oman, according to Tehran.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A vessel navigates the Strait of Hormuz [File: Elke Scholiers/Getty Images] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 5 Aug 2026 5 Aug 2026 Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said that talks with Oman over future transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz have been “moving forward”, with the coordinates of the routes now agreed upon.
Responding to questions from reporters, the ministry’s spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Wednesday that the talks had been under way for the past two months with the aim of “determining a safe transit route for commercial shipping through the strait”.
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