Iran and Oman Agree on Temporary Shipping Corridor and Mine Clearance in Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman announced a joint agreement to establish a temporary maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and implement a joint mine-clearing project. The agreement includes a phased approach to resume vessel traffic and revenue-sharing from shipping fees. The Strait remains closed until the United States fulfills Iran's conditions.
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Some sources, such as the Middle East Eye and the Tehran Times, reported that Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi clarified that the agreement does not mean the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened immediately.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Hormuz to remain closed despite temporary Oman deal
Oman understanding does not mean Hormuz reopening: Iran
Some sources, such as the Middle East Eye and the Tehran Times, reported that Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi clarified that the agreement does not mean the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened immediately.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Hormuz to remain closed despite temporary Oman deal
Oman understanding does not mean Hormuz reopening: Iran
Some sources, such as the Middle East Eye and the Tehran Times, reported that Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi clarified that the agreement does not mean the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened immediately.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Hormuz to remain closed despite temporary Oman deal
Oman understanding does not mean Hormuz reopening: Iran
Some sources, such as the Middle East Eye and the Tehran Times, reported that Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi clarified that the agreement does not mean the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened immediately.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Hormuz to remain closed despite temporary Oman deal
Oman understanding does not mean Hormuz reopening: Iran
Some sources, such as the Middle East Eye and the Tehran Times, reported that Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi clarified that the agreement does not mean the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened immediately.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Hormuz to remain closed despite temporary Oman deal
Oman understanding does not mean Hormuz reopening: Iran
Some sources, such as the Middle East Eye and the Tehran Times, reported that Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi clarified that the agreement does not mean the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened immediately.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Hormuz to remain closed despite temporary Oman deal
Oman understanding does not mean Hormuz reopening: Iran
Some sources, such as the Middle East Eye and the Tehran Times, reported that Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi clarified that the agreement does not mean the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened immediately.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Hormuz to remain closed despite temporary Oman deal
Oman understanding does not mean Hormuz reopening: Iran
Some sources, such as the Middle East Eye and the Tehran Times, reported that Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi clarified that the agreement does not mean the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened immediately.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Hormuz to remain closed despite temporary Oman deal
Oman understanding does not mean Hormuz reopening: Iran
Some sources, such as the Middle East Eye and the Tehran Times, reported that Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi clarified that the agreement does not mean the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened immediately.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Hormuz to remain closed despite temporary Oman deal
Oman understanding does not mean Hormuz reopening: Iran
Some sources, such as the Middle East Eye and the Tehran Times, reported that Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi clarified that the agreement does not mean the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened immediately.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Hormuz to remain closed despite temporary Oman deal
Oman understanding does not mean Hormuz reopening: Iran
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Oil prices fall as Iran talks raise hopes for Hormuz reopening en.bd-pratidin.com
A high-level Iranian source said that Iran and Oman are still discussing the details of the agreement on the Hormuz Strait, following the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stating that both sides have agreed to share the waterway and revenue from the strait.
Oil Falls Amid Hopes for Reopening of Strait of Hormuz WSJ
Iran says Oman deal would share Hormuz revenues, bar military vessels Arab News
Iran and Oman are holding talks to try to reach an interim agreement for a controlled resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries have discussed a framework for a “temporary corridor” for shipping, according to a joint statement by the Iranian and Omani foreign ministries. But the plan faces several hurdles.
Oil price decline weighs on BP and Shell amid Iran-Oman talks The Irish Times
The US is exerting pressure on Oman, which is hindering the signing of an agreement with Iran on ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. This was stated on August 26 by Ali Modjtahari Ruzbehani, the Iranian ambassador to Turkmenistan. "Unfortunately, due to the influential pressure from the US on Oman, the signing of the agreement with Oman is being postponed," reports Ruzbehani to TASS. The ambassador noted that the situation in the area of the Strait of Hormuz will remain unchanged until the agreement is signed and full ceasefire is achieved.
Iran says Hormuz is closed unless the US accepts revenue-sharing deal with Oman The Jerusalem Post
IRGC says Hormuz Strait not to be opened if U.S. refuses to accept Iran's conditions Xinhua
1st LD Writethru: IRGC says Hormuz Strait not to be opened if U.S. refuses to accept Iran's conditions Xinhua
Oman understanding does not mean Hormuz reopening: Iran Tehran Times
TEHRAN- Iran has sought to temper expectations over a new understanding with Oman on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the arrangement does not amount to an immediate reopening of the strategic waterway.
Iran, Oman reach agreement on sharing Strait of Hormuz, its revenue? Here's what we know | World News Hindustan Times
Iran and Oman are negotiating the opening of a temporary shipping corridor and the clearance of mines in the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, which both nations border. They have yet to agree on the conditions for the waterway’s reopening as the Middle East war nears the six-month mark, but talks are ongoing. Here’s what we know about the latest negotiations between Tehran and Muscat. Why Oman? Both countries sit on the strait crucial for the global oil and gas trade, and are trying to define the terms of a controlled resumption of shipping, which has been paralysed by Tehran since the US-Israeli attacks that started the war in late February. A Pakistan-mediated memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran in mid-June provided for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and left it up to Tehran and Muscat “to define the future administration and maritime services” in the waterway, in discussion with Gulf states and in line with international law. But the deal, which was supposed to pave the way for talks on permanently ending the war, has since fallen apart. Is there any progress? In Tehran on Tuesday, the Iranian and Omani foreign ministers discussed a framework agreement that would establish a “temporary corridor” for shipping and a project to clear mines in the strait, according to a joint statement. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said on X after the talks that he hoped the new corridor and “practical arrangements to restore safe navigation” would be announced “soon”. He added that “future management of the strait and a permanent solution will follow in due course”. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, in an interview with local media, explained the proposed arrangement would see ships entering the Gulf pass through Iranian waters, while those leaving would use Omani waters. He also said that if the plan with Oman was agreed upon, the two would have 30 to 60 days to hammer out a permanent route, adding that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards were involved in the talks and that the maps under discussion were drawn up by the armed forces. The Guards said on Wednesday that they had agreed in negotiations with Oman to share revenues earned from any fees imposed in the strait — an idea rejected by Washington. Why are talks held up? Tehran continues to make the full reopening of the strait conditional on US concessions, particularly as the US imposes a counter-blockade on Iranian ports. “Before any action is taken to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the United States must fully implement all the commitments it has breached,” Gharibabadi warned Washington late on Tuesday. “The Strait of Hormuz will only be reopened in exchange for an end to the war on all fronts, the lifting of the blockade and a resolution to the situation in Yemen.” Experts say such negotiations are not a quick process, as they focus on sovereignty, jurisdiction, the control of vessels and potential fees, as well as ensuring that any agreement complies with international law. “Oman and Iran are effectively negotiating elements of a post-war governance and security architecture for Hormuz — which explains the slow pace,” Omani researcher Abdallah Baaboud told AFP. For Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is also not an isolated maritime issue. Tehran links the full reopening of the strait to its standoff with Washington in the war, demanding the lifting of US sanctions, compensation for war damage and security guarantees. Oman, for its part, is seeking to “separate freedom of navigation as much as possible from the wider conflict”, with the two nations’ different strategies “the real source of the delay”, said Baaboud. What about Washington? Washington has not responded to the Iran-Oman joint statement, but beforehand it reported progress on the Hormuz issue. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted that the strait is under US control — a claim denied by Tehran — and threatened Oman with bombing if the sultanate were to “stand in the way” of the US’s path through the waterway. That has put Muscat in the awkward position of trying to maintain its role as an intermediary to Tehran, without giving the impression of full support for Iranian control over Hormuz shipping for fear of risking its strategic relationship with Washington. “Washington may be uncomfortable with aspects of Oman’s diplomacy, but it also needs the channel Oman provides,” said Baaboud. By calling for other nearby coastal Gulf states to be involved in the discussions, Muscat is trying to avoid giving the impression of a one-on-one deal with Tehran, he added. The aim would be to achieve “a regional understanding in which freedom of navigation is guaranteed collectively”, rather than relying on a permanent US military presence or Iran’s ability to control the strait on its own. “That would be a very Omani outcome,” he said. “Not a grand peace settlement, but a practical arrangement that removes reasons for confrontation and opens space for wider diplomacy.”
Negotiators from Iran and Oman continue to work on striking an agreement on the use of the Strait of Hormuz, an Iranian source says.
Iran and Oman discuss temporary Strait of Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on The Irish Times
Iran and Oman have reached an agreement during negotiations on the management of the strategically important Hormuz Strait, according to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. The agreement includes sharing all revenues from transit through this maritime route, and they have also agreed on the portions of the strait that the countries will oversee.
Iran and Oman's Hormuz Deal: Agreement Reached
Iran says Hormuz strait still closed despite transit corridor talks Jordan Times
Many shipping companies avoid using the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Guards Say Agreed with Oman to Share Revenues from Hormuz - Region - World Ahram Online
Iran reaches Hormuz revenue sharing deal with Oman, Pezeshkian says US sanctions cannot force Tehran WION
Gulf stocks muted as oil declines, Pakistan-mediated Iran talks in focus Arab News
Iran and Oman have reached agreement on their share of the Strait of Hormuz and its revenues, but the vital waterway will not be reopened if the US does not accept their conditions, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday. Iran and Oman have held on-and-off talks for weeks about controlling traffic through the strait, which handled one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments before the war began in February. Most shipping has since been shut down, driving global energy...
Iran and Oman have agreed to share revenue from shipping activities in the Strait of Hormuz, said a spokesperson...
The two countries said they would create a temporary shipping lane and clear mines in the waterway. Global oil prices dipped after the joint announcement.
Iran-Oman Hormuz agreement not yet finalised: Iranian source Middle East Eye
Iran and Oman are negotiating a temporary corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran conditions its reopening on the end of the war.
Hormuz Strait to remain closed until US fulfills commitments: IRGC Arab Times Kuwait News
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran and Oman have agreed to share revenue from shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said on Wednesday,
Iran, Oman agree to share shipping revenues from Strait of Hormuz — IRGC tass.com
Iran and Oman agree on temporary shipping route in Strait of Hormuz Saudi Gazette
Oil Prices Fall as Oman-Iran Talks Raise Hopes for Hormuz Reopening WSJ
Iran and Oman have agreed on the distribution of revenues from shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This was announced on August 26 by the official representative of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC, a division of Iran's Armed Forces), Hussein Mohhebi. "During these negotiations, agreements were reached regarding the share of each side in the waters of the strait, as well as regarding the share of revenues for Iran and Oman," the IRGC press office reported in its Telegram channel. Mohhebi noted that the strait will remain closed until the United States fulfills Iran's conditions.
Iran and Oman reach agreements on share of Hormuz and revenues, Revolutionary Guards say The Star
Iran and Oman have agreed on an agreement regarding the distribution of shipping traffic in the Hormuz Strait and the revenues from it, reports Tasnim.
Iran and Oman reach agreements on share of Hormuz and revenues, Revolutionary Guards say Reuters
Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on the sharing of revenues from shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This was announced on August 26 by the official representative of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Hussein Mohbabi.
Iran and Oman reach agreements on share of Hormuz and its revenues, IRGC says Apa.az
Iran and Oman reach agreements on share of Hormuz and its revenues, IRGC says The Times of Israel
Iran and Oman reach agreements on share of Hormuz and revenues, IRGC says Al Arabiya English
Urgent: IRGC says Iran, Oman agree at Hormuz talks to share revenue from shipping fees through Strait: media Xinhua
Iran, Oman Agree to Share Strait of Hormuz Revenue, IRGC Says Bloomberg.com
Oil nears one-month low on 'constructive' Oman-Iran talks and halt to US strikes thenationalnews.com
Iran and Oman still working on Strait of Hormuz accord, says senior Iranian source Al Arabiya English
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore commit to keeping Malacca Strait open in wake of Hormuz blockades Arab News
Oman, Iran Discuss Proposed Framework to Establish Joint Temporary Navigational Corridor Through Strait of Hormuz Oman News Agency (Omanee)
VTV.vn - Iran and Oman are discussing the establishment of a temporary transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz amid the continued stalemate in Iran-US relations.
Iran and Oman plan for temporary Hormuz corridor Middle East Eye
U.S. crude oil reserves have increased.
Iran says recent Pakistan, Oman talks focused on ‘regional solutions’ for Strait of Hormuz Arab News
Iran and Oman have agreed to establish a temporary transit route seven miles wide through the Strait of Hormuz, said ...
Oil prices fall $2 on Iran-Oman talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz Arab News
Iran, Oman hold talks on managing Strait of Hormuz; other news from around Middle East Press Trust of India
Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs details a temporary arrangement between the Islamic Republic and Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz, while asserting that reopening of the waterway hinges on realization of Tehran’s demands.
Iran continues to close the Strait of Hormuz despite discussing temporary corridors with Oman. Tehran demands the US lift the blockade and end the war as conditions for opening.
Iran, Oman Agree on Framework for Safe Hormuz Navigation Tasnim
Iranian Deputy FM Expounds on Conditions for Reopening Hormuz Strait Tasnim
Iran and Oman discussed the establishment of a temporary navigation corridor and mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz to restore global energy traffic.
While the US intensifies pressure
The drop in crude prices occurred after Middle Eastern countries announced on Tuesday that they discussed "a temporary joint navigation corridor" through the strait and agreed to remove mines from the maritime route
Iran says Hormuz Strait still closed despite transit corridor talks - Region - World - Ahram Online
Washington has announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran into submission, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatening the Islamic republic with "economic asphyxiation". The post Iran says Hormuz strait still closed despite transit corridor talks appeared first on Vanguard News.
Oil Prices Fall 2% on Strait of Hormuz Reopening Hopes Qatar news agency
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US ends war, lifts blockade Malay Mail
Tehran warned on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless the United States ends the war, despite discussions with Oman on a temporary transit corridor in the vital waterway. Washington had earlier announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran to capitulate, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatening the country with "economic asphyxiation". Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Deputy foreign minster says the route's entry as well as part of the exit would run through Iranian territorial waters.
Oil extends declines as Iran, Oman push talks to reopen Hormuz The Irish Times
Oil prices fall 2% on Iran-Oman talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz Saba News Agency
Iran says Hormuz strait still closed despite transit corridor talks Bangkok Post
Trump threatens to launch new strikes on nuclear site as well as Iranian military ships in the key waterway
Iran says Hormuz still closed despite transit corridor talks Arab News
(Adnkronos) - In the coming days in Bishkek, Pezeshkian and the Pakistani prime minister Sharif may meet
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary transit corridor and mine-clearing for the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran warned on Wednesday that the vital waterway will not be reopened unless the United States ends the war. Washington has announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran into submission, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatening the Islamic republic with "economic asphyxiation." During talks in Tehran, foreign ministers from Iran and Oman discussed a "pha
'Militarily closed': Iran says Oman route does not mean Strait of Hormuz is reopening WION
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi clarified details of the Iran-Oman understanding on the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the arrangement does not mean the strait will reopen immediately, Tasnim reported.
Iran, Oman discuss temporary navigation corridor in Strait of Hormuz Pajhwok Afghan News
oil, price, drop
Iran says Hormuz remains closed despite corridor talks Hürriyet Daily News
Iran and Oman held talks in Tehran to discuss the management of traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a joint mine-clearing project. Further negotiations are expected to discuss a permanent solution.
Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on bdnews24.com
Iran, Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on en.bd-pratidin.com
Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor aapnews.aap.com.au
Iran said it had restarted talks with neighbour Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz as it faces heightened economic pressure from US President Donald Trump.
KAHERAH: Iran resumed talks with Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz following increased economic pressure from US President Donald Trump, in a conflict that is expanding.
Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on Reuters
The understanding was reached during a meeting in Tehran between the foreign ministers of both countries, Abbas Araghchi and Badr al Busaidi. Following the meeting, the two foreign ministries announced that they will work through a phased approach to establish conditions that would allow the resumption of vessel traffic
Iran says Oman understanding bars military vessels from Hormuz route Apa.az
"Not open tomorrow": Iran Deputy FM says temporary Oman route isn't Strait of Hormuz reopening ANI News
A joint statement by the two countries said the proposed framework includes a “joint temporary navigational corridor” and both countries working to clear mines from the waterway
Iran to hold talks on managing Hormuz with Oman within a timeframe of 60 days — diplomat tass.com
Oil Extends Declines as Iran, Oman Push Talks to Reopen Hormuz Bloomberg.com
The legal and international affairs deputy of the Foreign Ministry said: Iran and Oman's agreement does not mean reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Hormuz to remain closed despite temporary Oman deal Middle East Eye
Omani FM hopes the two countries will 'soon announce' a joint temporary transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran, Oman Push Talks for ‘Interim’ Reopening of Hormuz Strait Bloomberg
Iran, Oman propose 'temporary' corridor, mine-clearing plan for Strait of Hormuz Rudaw
Iran and Oman exchanged this Tuesday, August 25, around a framework agreement establishing a 'temporary navigation corridor' in the Strait of Hormuz. A mine clearance operation is planned.
Iran and Oman agree to establish temporary route through Strait of Hormuz Armenpress
Iran, Oman discuss phased framework for temporary corridor in Hormuz Strait -- joint statement Xinhua
Joint Iran-Oman statement on Strait of Hormuz: Proposal for temporary corridor and mine clearance Tehran Times
TEHRAN- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al-Busaidi in Tehran on Tuesday.
Iran, Oman say discussed Hormuz temporary corridor, mine-clearing - Region - World Ahram Online
Tehran, IRNA – During a visit by Omani foreign minister to Iran on Tuesday, the two sides issued a joint statement declaring an agreement on establishing a temporary joint maritime corridor and implementing a joint project to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran, Oman say discussed temporary corridor, mine-clearing in Hormuz Arab News
Interim proposal on managing shipping is first hint of diplomatic progress to reopen the waterway in weeks
Iran and Oman have agreed to organize a temporary maritime corridor for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and carry out mine clearance operations. This follows a joint statement published on August 25 on the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs page in the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). "During consultations between the countries on resuming safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Sultanate of Oman have agreed to create a temporary joint maritime corridor and implement a joint project for mine clearance of the strait," the document states.
Iran, Oman say discussed Hormuz temporary corridor, mine-clearing Arab News
Oman and Iran propose temporary shipping lane through Strait of Hormuz Middle East Eye
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Sultanate of Oman announced in a joint statement that they have initiated discussions regarding the establishment of a temporary shared maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz and the implementation of a joint project to clear the strait of mines.
Oman, Iran propose temporary shipping lane through Strait of Hormuz Al Arabiya English