Iran in talks with Oman over shipping but US negotiations on hold, says Tehran

Iran discussing creation of temporary route through strait of Hormuz with its neighbour, says spokesperson Middle East crisis live – latest updates Iran has been in discussion with Oman about the creation of a new temporary route through the strait of Hormuz that would allow commercial shipping to resume, but is not yet reviving talks with the US, Tehran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday. Esmail Baghaei was responding to claims by Donald Trump that talks between the two sides…