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Iran: Deal with Oman reached in principle

Headline from The Columbian, from the development of Aug 5, 2026

Newest development Aug 7, 2026 · 2 reportsProposed Strait of Hormuz Framework Would Divide Maritime Oversight Between Iran and Oman as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify

The wait for an Iran-Oman deal that partially reopens the Strait of Hormuz continued through Thursday, after the Islamic Republic said an agreement on proposed shipping lanes is in the final stages.

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    Iran: Deal with Oman reached in principle

    Headline from The Columbian ·

  2. Proposed agreement between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz could complicate supply chains

    Headline from CBS News ·

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    Proposed Strait of Hormuz Framework Would Divide Maritime Oversight Between Iran and Oman as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify

    Headline from The Jewish Voice ·

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  1. News Nation Now

    Iran discussing Strait of Hormuz route with Oman, not US (opens News Nation Now)

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    Iran officials noted the situation will remain unchanged while U.S. "aggression" continues.

  2. The American Conservative

    Iran War Day 158: Iran and Oman Nearing Hormuz Agreement, Reports Say (opens The American Conservative)

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

  3. Al-Monitor

    Iran and Oman reach understanding on coordinates of route through Hormuz, Iran ministry says (opens Al-Monitor)

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    DUBAI, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, and a joint announcement is being finalised, provided certain third parties did not interfere, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei sa…

  4. Al-Monitor

    Iran-Oman deal spurs Hormuz hopes as Red Sea threats evolve (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Iran has signaled that an agreement was reached with Oman establishing a Hormuz shipping route even as Houthi attacks in the Red Sea expand.

  5. The Guardian

    Understanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, Iran says (opens The Guardian)

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    Joint statement with Oman is being finalised, but Tehran says deal alone would not guarantee waterway’s security Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on ⁠the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the strait of Hormuz, and ⁠a joint announcement ⁠is ​being finalised provided certa…

  6. Washington Times

    Iran, Oman agree to new shipping routes in Hormuz as Washington, Tehran circle new agreement (opens Washington Times)

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    Iran on Wednesday announced that it agreed on the coordinates of new commercial shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz with Oman after several rounds of negotiations, but stressed that the incoming deal would not end the crisis in the region.

  7. Al Jazeera

    Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman in ‘final’ stages as route approved (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The geographical coordinates of the route in the waterway have been agreed upon with Oman, according to Tehran.

  8. BBC News

    Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman (opens BBC News)

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    A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was "in the final stages".

  9. Breitbart News

    Iran Says Talks with Oman Progressing, Meetings with Pakistan Ongoing (opens Breitbart News)

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    The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that talks with Oman to exert permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz are making progress, as are efforts to forge a close partnership with Pakistan — which was, until very recently, billing itself as a neutral mediator in the conflict between the U.

  10. UPI

    Iran, Oman in final stages on Strait of Hormuz deal (opens UPI)

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    Iran and Oman are in the final stages of a joint agreement to manage commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian foreign ministry said.

  11. The Hill

    Strait of Hormuz ​fight continues to evolve with Iran-Oman talks (opens The Hill)

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    Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Strait of Hormuz fight continues to evolve with Iran-Oman talks An emerging deal between Iran and Oman could lead to the biggest concession yet given to Tehran in its contro…

  12. Al Jazeera

    Iran war live: Tehran, Oman close in on Hormuz deal; Houthis attack tankers (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Iran, Oman agree on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, as Houthis attack Saudi tankers and Israel bombs Lebanon.

  13. Al-Monitor

    Iran says close to Hormuz plan with Oman, but reopening depends on US (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and were finalising arrangements for jointly managing the strategic waterway, Tehran said Wednesday, even as fresh security incidents highlighted continued risks for regional shipping.

  14. CBS News

    Iran and Oman edging closer to finalizing Strait of Hormuz deal without Trump, Tehran says (opens CBS News)

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    Iran says it is nearing the finalization of a deal with Oman to co-manage the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said a lot of progress has been made on the waterway, but Iran says the U.S. is not involved. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports.

  15. Forbes

    Iran-Oman Deal On Strait Of Hormuz Is Nearly Finalized—Here's What To Know: Expert (opens Forbes)

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    According to reports, Iran and Oman are close to reaching an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz.

  16. The Columbian

    Iran: Deal with Oman reached in principle (opens The Columbian)

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    The wait for an Iran-Oman deal that partially reopens the Strait of Hormuz continued through Thursday, after the Islamic Republic said an agreement on proposed shipping lanes is in the final stages.

  17. Al-Monitor

    Iran-Oman deal over Hormuz takes shape as war-weary US looks on (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Trump administration appears poised to concede Iran and Oman's management of Hormuz in hope that Tehran eventually fold on its nuclear program.

  18. Washington Examiner

    Keeping Strait of Hormuz toll-free is paramount concern for international bodies as Iran-Oman negotiations drag (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Oman and Iran remain locked in negotiations about the future of the Strait of Hormuz, potentially running past the Thursday time frame expected by President Donald Trump. The foreign ministries of both nations confirmed Thursday that the geographic coordinates for a maritime route through the strait…

  19. Breitbart News

    Iran Claims to Be in ‘Final Stages’ of Deal with Oman to Control Strait of Hormuz (opens Breitbart News)

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    Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei said on Wednesday that Iran and Oman have reached the “final stages” of a deal for mutual control of the Strait of Hormuz after two months of negotiations.

  20. CBS News

    Proposed agreement between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz could complicate supply chains (opens CBS News)

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    A proposed deal between Iran and Oman could give Tehran more control over who enters the Strait of Hormuz and complicate access to the vital waterway for the shipping industry. Gene Seroka, executive director for the Port of Los Angeles, joins CBS News to discuss.

  21. Deutsche Welle

    How viable is the potential Iran-Oman Hormuz shipping deal? (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Iran says a shipping accord with Oman is in its final stages, but analysts warn sanctions, security concerns and rival US-Iran goals could limit its impact.

  22. The Jewish Voice

    Proposed Strait of Hormuz Framework Would Divide Maritime Oversight Between Iran and Oman as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify (opens The Jewish Voice)

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    Proposed Strait of Hormuz Framework Would Divide Maritime Oversight Between Iran and Oman as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify By: Fern Sidman Diplomatic efforts to restore commercial navigation through the strategically indispensable Strait of Hormuz appear to be advancing toward a potential interim arr…

  23. Al-Monitor

    US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz (opens Al-Monitor)

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    WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Progress is being made between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and "we expect a deal soon," a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday. Once a deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift its blockade of Iranian por…

  24. Al Jazeera

    Iran deliberates Hormuz arrangement amid uncertain prospects with US (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Iran and Oman have agreed on the coordinates of routes to be taken by vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

  25. CBS News

    Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign defense pact as Iran repeats that Hormuz deal is close (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a historic joint defense pact, establishing their mutual support in case of an attack. Meanwhile, Iran said again that it is finalizing a deal to co-manage the Strait of Hormuz with Oman.

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