Iran says agreement on Strait of Hormuz shipping reached with Oman

The deal now rests on how “third parties” will react to it, says Tehran.

Iran’s latest announcement on Hormuz comes after months of deadlock between the US and Tehran over how to conclude the war, with control over shipping.

Iran and Oman have agreed on a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is a potential step toward reopening the critical waterway for energy supplies. A joint statement from Tehran and Muscat is currently in the final drafting stage. Sources indicate Iran would gain control over ships enter

Islamic republic is determined to retain a degree of control over the chokepoint

An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said a deal will be finalized 'if certain third parties do not obstruct this process'

The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway.

Iran said it reached an agreement with Oman on a proposed route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a potential step toward a reopening of the critical waterway for energy supplies.

Strait of Hormuz's 'middle corridor': New shipping route emerges in reopening talks  thenationalnews.com

State of the Union: Tehran maintains negotiations with Washington are not occurring, contradicting the Trump administration.

Deal appears contingent on U.S., which has ruled out handing Iran control over the strait