Iran and Oman agree on new Hormuz route, Tehran says

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

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, Oman agree on Hormuz route coordinates Iran and Oman have agreed to the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Wednesday. Baghaei said that Iran and Oman are finalising a joint announcement on the agreem

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.