Iran and Oman discussing plan to split control of Hormuz shipping routes

Iran and Oman discussing plan to split control of Hormuz shipping routes Iran and Oman are discussing a plan that would give Tehran full control over inbound shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source told Reuters. For the outbound route, Oman would clear ships for exit after notifying Iran. The p

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

After nearing an all-out war, Trump announced overnight that negotiations with Iran are moving forward and a deal is "imminent".

Negotiations on agreement seen as critical to preventing the US-Iran war from escalating said to be in ‘final stages’

Iran said it was close to reaching a deal with Oman on a new maritime route that “respects the sovereign rights of both sides”.

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