Iran, Oman edge toward Strait of Hormuz reopening plan, but Tehran demands U.S. lift blockade

The two nations, which lie on opposite sides of the vital, narrow waterway, discussed a proposal to temporarily reopen it and clear mines.

Iran and Oman are approaching a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and future administration of the vital economic artery.

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Trump threatens to launch new strikes on nuclear site as well as Iranian military ships in the key waterway

Indian shares gain as oil slides on Strait of Hormuz reopening hopes  Reuters

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.

The Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas previously passed, has remained largely closed since March.

Both countries, however, have previously suggested tolling the crucial waterway.

Iran and Oman hold talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East  AP News

The two countries are also discussing a joint mine-clearing mission, even as President Trump said the U.S. Navy had already removed all mines from the waterway

Iran and Oman say their top diplomats have met to discuss a phased approach to managing ship traffic through the the Strait of Hormuz

Interim proposal on managing shipping is first hint of diplomatic progress to reopen the waterway in weeks

The Strait of Hormuz has been severely affected in recent months, with shipping traffic through the waterway sharply declining amid Iranian threats and restrictions.

Qatar says its officials are speaking to the parties daily to restart US-Iran negotiations, while urging Tehran to reopen and immediately restore freedom of navigation through the key energy route.

Iran war latest: Oil tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz off Oman  thenationalnews.com

Oman top diplomat to visit Iran to discuss Hormuz Strait  Arab News

Oman’s foreign minister will travel to Iran on Tuesday, Iran’s foreign ministry said, as Tehran and Muscat seek a way to regulate the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.Badr al-Busaidi will hold the “ongoing political consultations between the two sides, as two littoral states of the Strait of Hormuz, to hel