Iran and Oman work on temporary Hormuz shipping route as Trump threatens to claim the strait

Iran and Oman work on temporary Hormuz shipping route as Trump threatens to claim the strait MEE staff on Sun, 08/16/2026 - 15:04 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says talks with Oman on a new maritime route are 'separate' from the decision to reopen Hormuz Ships dock at Charak Port

US president has yet another outlandish threat for Iran, with no end to war in sight.

On Friday, just two ships passed through the waterway, down from a pre-war average of 130

The finalization of a “shipping map” forms part of a broader accord to govern traffic through the strait

The finalization of a “shipping map” forms part of a broader accord to govern traffic through the strait and constitutes an independent arrangement between the two states.

Iran and Oman appear to be edging closer to a deal on how the Strait of Hormuz should be managed, agreeing on routes through the key waterway that’s proved a major stumbling block in efforts to end almost six months of war between the Islamic Republic and the US.

Traffic through the Strait has been central to peace negotiations between the US and Iran.

The US has threatened unprecedented economic pressure on Iran as military tension continues to disrupt global energy routes.

Seriousness of remark made in New York on Friday, and whether it signaled new policy ​position, not clear Donald Trump has threatened to declare the strait of Hormuz as “a territory of the United States” as his administration struggles to conclude the war with Iran. During a speech at a police academy on Long Island, N

Transit through Strait of Hormuz grinds to a halt: monitor  Dawn

The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management," the recently appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday.

Hormuz shipping traffic capped amid competing claims from US and Iran  Reuters

Iran war latest: Ships need permission to safely transit Strait of Hormuz, Iran says  thenationalnews.com