Iran is seeking formal authority over inbound shipping and visibility over outbound traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic discussions with Oman advance.

President Trump announced that talks with Iran and a deal are imminent to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though U.S. and Iranian officials quickly denied any new direct negotiations.

President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran would begin, though the Iranian foreign ministry insisted no direct talks were under way.

Oman has delivered a GCC-backed proposal to Iran suggesting joint supervision of the Strait of Hormuz and voluntary navigation fees to help resolve ongoing trade disruptions.

As a military pause between the United States and Iran enters its third day, Omani intermediaries are brokering indirect talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States and Iran suspended military strikes for consecutive nights, creating a temporary opening for diplomatic channels to gain traction.

Oman and Iran are making positive progress in negotiations to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz amid severe regional maritime disruptions and volatile oil markets.

Negotiations in Muscat failed to bridge the gap between U.S. and Iranian demands regarding maritime transit. As the ceasefire remains dissolved, the threat of further military escalation and economic disruption persists.