Iran and Oman agree Hormuz route but await US agreement

Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz even as fresh security incidents highlighted continued risks for regional shipping.

Iran’s latest announcement on Hormuz comes after months of deadlock between the US and Tehran over how to conclude the war, with control over shipping.

Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and are putting the final touches on arrangements for jointly managing the passage, Tehran’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Iran has seized de facto control of the strait, a strategic waterway for the global energy trade, since the United

Islamic republic is determined to retain a degree of control over the chokepoint

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says no talks with the US held in recent days, Oman route almost finalised Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazen Gharibabdi said on Wednesday that the US returning to its commitments in the Islamabad memorandum of understanding is a necessary condition, but will not be sufficient fo

An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said a deal will be finalized 'if certain third parties do not obstruct this process'

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most crucial energy transit chokepoints, has been a major sticking point in negotiations between Washington and Iran.

Iran said an agreement with Oman has been reached on a proposed route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a potential step toward a reopening of the critical waterway for energy supplies.

Joint announcement for geographic coordinates being finalised, says spokesperson, adding that it would not guarantee security in waterway The ⁠geographic coordinates for a shipping ⁠route ⁠through the ​strait of Hormuz ⁠have been agreed by Iran and ⁠Oman, and ​a ‌joint announcement ‌is being ‌finalised, provided no thi

Israel has launched fresh attacks across south Lebanon in violation of the ceasefire deal despite ongoing talks between the two sides in Rome.

The United States said on Tuesday that the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz remains free and open for all commercial vessels despite what it described as "unwarranted Iranian aggression."

Iran says talks with Oman are proceeding 'positively' as US officials say a deal could be possible soon.