Iran says negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormuz in final stages
Iran and Oman are in the final stages of negotiating a new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran insists the new corridor will respect sovereign rights and national security interests while maintaining control over the vital waterway.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global oil transit point; changes to its management could significantly impact global energy prices and regional geopolitical stability.
Tehran’s announcement comes after Trump said US would hold off on new Iran attack in hope of quick deal.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas in Iran [File: West Asia News Agency/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP and Reuters Published On 2 Aug 2026 2 Aug 2026 Iran’s foreign minister says negotiations with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz are entering their “final stages”, as Tehran insists the vital waterway will never return to its pre-war status.
In a post on Telegram on Sunday, Abbas Araghchi said that in a report he presented to the cabinet, he described the negotiations between Tehran and Muscat as “on the way to being finalised”.
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