IRNA reported on the 4th that Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Baghaei said Iran is negotiating with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and has made "positive progress" at technical and political levels. Talks are focused on defining safe navigation rout

2026-08-05

IRNA reported on the 4th that Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Baghaei said Iran is negotiating with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and has made "positive progress" at technical and political levels. Talks are focused on defining safe navigation routes; Iran and Oman are jointly developing the "necessary mechanisms" to manage shipping through the strait, with final outcomes to be announced after negotiations concluded.