Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor

Iran and Oman propose a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices fall despite fresh US sanctions.

CAIRO: Iran said it had restarted talks with neighbour Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz as it faces heightened economic pressure from US President Donald Trump in the wider conflict.Iran and Oman have been in on-and-off talks for weeks about controlling traffic through the strategic waterway, which handled one-fifth

By Yomna Ehab CAIRO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Iran said it had restarted talks with neighbor Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz as it faces heightened economic pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump in the wider conflict. Iran and Oman have been in on-and-off talks for weeks about controlling traffic through the strategi

Iran and Oman have been in on-and-off talks for weeks about controlling traffic through the strategic waterway, which handled one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments before the war began in February.

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Hormuz to remain closed despite temporary Oman deal Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said in a televised interview on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite a temporary transit agreement with Oman. “America and other countries should know that

The Strait of Hormuz became a flashpoint early in the Middle East war.

Temporary corridor for Strait of Hormuz will be announced soon: Omani foreign minister  Dawn

"And if the Strait is not fully closed, Iran’s leverage is weak. Thus, Iran has reasons to escalate."