On Aug. 7 a U.S. official said Oman and Iran have made progress on the Strait of Hormuz and are expected to reach an agreement soon. If an agreement is announced to restore unimpeded commercial shipping, the U.S. will lift its blockade on Iranian ports, but U.S. actions will remain conditional on Iran’s actual performance and fulfillment of commitments. Iran and Oman had no immediate comment.

2026-08-08

On Aug. 7 a U.S. official said Oman and Iran have made progress on the Strait of Hormuz and are expected to reach an agreement soon. If an agreement is announced to restore unimpeded commercial shipping, the U.S. will lift its blockade on Iranian ports, but U.S. actions will remain conditional on Iran’s actual performance and fulfillment of commitments. Iran and Oman had no immediate comment.