CAIRO/WASHINGTON/RIYADH — Iran said Saturday that an agreement with Oman on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz was close, but stressed that the deal alone would not reopen the strategic waterway. Tehran said other conditions, including compensation from the United States, would have to be addressed.
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Trump Signals Iran Deal, But Markets Rise Despite No Breakthrough
WASHINGTON, United States — Financial markets rallied this week after US officials and President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested that an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be imminent, even though no deal materialised and Tehran continued to deny that it was negotiating directly with Washington.
US Sees Near-Term Hormuz Deal as Gulf States Sign Defense Pact
WASHINGTON, United States — The United States expects a possible agreement between Iran and Oman that could restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a mutual defense pact amid escalating regional tensions. The developments came as Washington continued diplomatic efforts to contain the wider conflict involving Iran, Israel and Iranian-backed groups.
Proposed Hormuz Deal Could Give Iran Greater Control Over Gulf Shipping as Negotiations Continue
A proposed agreement being discussed between Iran and Oman could hand Tehran a significant role in overseeing ships entering the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior Iranian source and two regional officials familiar with the negotiations. If implemented, the arrangement would mark one of the most consequential changes to the management of one of the world’s busiest energy trade routes, although officials involved in the talks cautioned that key issues remain unresolved and that no final agreement has yet been reached.
US Says Strait of Hormuz Southern Route Remains Open Despite Iranian Aggression, Over 1,000 Commercial Vessels Assisted
The United States has said that the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz remains open and accessible to commercial shipping despite what it described as continued Iranian aggression in the region. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces have helped more than 1,000 commercial vessels safely transit the strategic waterway during the past three months, underscoring Washington’s commitment to maintaining freedom of navigation in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors.
Iran Seeks Greater Control Over Strait of Hormuz Shipping Under Temporary Reopening Plan
Iran is seeking greater authority over shipping movements through the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary proposal being discussed with Oman to reopen the strategically important waterway, according to a senior Iranian source familiar with the negotiations.