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Iran and Oman have finalized an agreement on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, with both countries coordinating the geographic coordinates for the passage, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. A joint announcement is being prepared, though Baghaei stated that the deal alone would not guarantee security in the strategic waterway .
The proposed arrangement would grant Tehran control over ships entering the Persian Gulf via the strait, according to a senior Iranian source and two regional officials cited by Reuters . U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran were progressing positively, telling Fox News on Tuesday that talks had continued “all day long” and that “things are very good” . He also warned that the U.S. would strike Iran “really hard” if no deal were reached .
On Thursday, a British maritime agency reported that a tanker near Kumzar, off Oman, had heard two explosions, though the vessel sustained no damage . The incident followed a claim by Yemen’s Houthi rebels that they had launched ballistic missiles at Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, though Saudi Arabia did not immediately confirm the attacks .
Iran has warned Gulf states that any fresh U.S. attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against critical energy infrastructure across the region, according to a Gulf source cited by Reuters . The warning came as Iran and Oman finalized their understanding on the shipping route, which would not involve U.S. participation, according to Tehran .
Trump reiterated on Wednesday that he preferred a diplomatic resolution but maintained that military action remained an option, describing a potential strike as the “biggest attack since World War II” if negotiations failed . Meanwhile, U.S. Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that progress in Iran talks appeared slow, calling the effort “messy” and time-consuming .
The Strait of Hormuz has been a flashpoint since the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, with Iran exercising de facto control over the waterway . Oil prices remained stable as markets monitored the negotiations, with Trump linking a pause in strikes on Iran to pending deal terms .
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Hormus‑Abkommen fast fertig – Iran will offenbar hohe Transit-Gebühren Ein geplantes Abkommen zwischen Iran und Oman könnte Teheran ermöglichen, für die Passage durch die Straße von Hormus hohe Gebühren für die Durchfahrt zu verlangen. Insider sprechen von fünf bis sieben Prozent des Frachtwerts.
welt.de · about 3 hours ago
Iran und Oman vor Einigung über neue Route durch Straße von Hormus Es gebe eine Einigung auf die "geografischen Koordinaten" der Route, so Irans Außenministerium. Eine gemeinsame Erklärung werde derzeit fertiggestellt, "wenn bestimmte dritte Parteien den Prozess nicht behindern"
der standard · about 3 hours ago
Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say A proposed deal between Iran and Oman to help end five months of war between Iran and the United States would give Tehran control over ships entering the…
japantoday · about 3 hours ago
#BREAKING 🇮🇷❌🇴🇲🚢 – Iran launched another strike against a tanker on the Strait of Hormuz. Two explosions were heard in close proximity of the vessel, suggesting these were warning shots. ▶️ The crew is safe and the tanker sustained no damage. The attack occurred despite rumors of a breakthrough in negotiations and CENTCOMs claim that the Strait remains open. @GeoPWatch
telegram_GeoPWatch · about 3 hours ago
Iran says Strait of Hormuz plan at final stage, but reopening depends on US ending blockade Iran has exercised de facto control of the waterway since the US and Israel launched their war against the country on 28 February.
thejournal · about 3 hours ago
Iran Says Progress Made With Oman On Strait Of Hormuz Route As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RLs Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
radio free europe · about 3 hours ago
Oil eased as Trump tied a pause in strikes on Iran to pending deal terms.Read full brief. #markets #Iran
mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago
Middle East live: Oil tanker reports two explosions in Strait of Hormuz An oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz near Oman reported hearing two explosions, a British maritime agency said Thursday. Earlier, Iran said an agreement with Oman over the strait is in its final stages, while US President Donald Trump suggested a deal could be announced within days. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
france24 · about 4 hours ago
Iran war live: Trump denies munitions shortages; Tehran, Oman near deal Iran, Oman agree on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, as Houthis attack Saudi tankers and Israel bombs Lebanon.
aljazeera · about 4 hours ago
🇮🇷🇺🇸⚡️ — Meanwhile, attacks on ships in the Middle East continue. One attack occurred in the Gulf of Aden, and another in the Strait of Hormuz. @Intelslava
telegram_Intel Slava · about 4 hours ago
Live - Iraanse president: Communicatie met hoogste leider verloopt momenteel erg moeilijk • Iran en Oman bereiken akkoord over vaarroute in Straat van Hormuz
de morgen · about 4 hours ago
Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman is close, but reopening hinges on US
bluesky_Euractiv · about 4 hours ago
Iran and Oman are close to agreeing a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says. Both countries are finalising arrangements for jointly managing the strategic waterway, Iran says, even as fresh security incidents highlight continued risks for shipping u.afp.com/SHcg
bluesky_AFP English · about 4 hours ago
Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens to strike energy facilities across Gulf if Trump launches fresh attacks Agreement with Oman would reportedly give Tehran control over ships entering waterway
independent · about 5 hours ago
Trump says he prefers Iran deal but warns military action remains option US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would prefer to reach a diplomatic agreement with Tehran rather than resort to military force, while warning that Washington remains prepared to launch what he described as the "biggest attack since World War II" if negotiations fail.
yenisafak · about 5 hours ago
Tanker reports hearing two explosions off Oman near Strait of Hormuz The UK Maritime Trade Operations center said Thursday it received a delayed report of blasts heard by a tanker crew near Kumzar, as Washington and Tehran trade accusations over freedom of navigation in the strategic waterway.
yenisafak · about 5 hours ago
Irankrieg: Iran meldet Einigung mit Oman auf Route durch Straße von Hormus Der Iran hat sich mit dem Oman auf die Freigabe einer Route durch die Straße von Hormus geeinigt. Israel hat Hisbollah-Ziele im Libanon angegriffen. Das Liveblog
die zeit · about 5 hours ago
Lage im Überblick: Iran: Vereinbarung mit Oman zu Straße von Hormus fast fertig
die zeit · about 5 hours ago
Could the Iran war derail Donald Trumps legacy? President Trump is looking to reframe the Iran war ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November.
aljazeera · about 5 hours ago
Iran en Oman bereiken deal: opening Straat van Hormuzlijkt aanstaande
parool · about 6 hours ago
+++ Iran-Krieg +++: Trump bekräftigt erneut Wille zu Deal Iran meldet eine Einigung mit Oman über Straße von Hormus +++ Trump deutet Einigung in Verhandlungen um Straße von Hormus an +++ Zweifel über schnelle Öffnung +++ Der Newsblog.
handelsblatt · about 6 hours ago
Trump reiterates his positive portrayal of Iran talks reut.rs/4fR9zxc
bluesky_Reuters · about 6 hours ago
VS hebben al bijna alle munitie voor belangrijke wapensystemen afgeschoten op Iran
de volkskrant · about 6 hours ago
Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman in final stage as Trump signals breakthrough Iran said an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, while President Donald Trump suggested a deal could be announced within days, raising hopes of easing a blockade that has disrupted global shipping and fueled months of conflict.
france24 · about 6 hours ago
Understanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, Iran says
bluesky_The Guardian · about 8 hours ago
🇺🇸❌🇮🇷 - President Donald Trump: Id prefer to make a deal with Iran, I dont want to kill people. @GeoPWatch
telegram_GeoPWatch · about 8 hours ago
Yemens Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden Yemens Iran-aligned Houthis said on Wednesday they had launched a missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker off the coast of the kingdoms Red Sea port city of Yanbu and another missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden. There was no confirmation from Saudi Arabia on either incident. The Houthis military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, did not say when the […]
cyprus mail · about 8 hours ago
Iran war live: Tehran, Oman close in on Hormuz deal; Houthis attack tankers Iran, Oman agree on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, as Houthis attack Saudi tankers and Israel bombs Lebanon.
aljazeera · about 9 hours ago
🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 - According to Reuters, Iran has warned gulf countries that any new U.S. attacks on Iran will lead to Iran retaliating and targeting crucial energy infrastructure throughout the region. @GeoPWatch
telegram_GeoPWatch · about 9 hours ago
Krieg in Nahost: Iran: Einigung mit Oman über neue Route durch Straße von Hormus Durch das geplante Abkommen will Teheran die Kontrolle über die Schiffe bekommen, die durch die Meerenge in den Golf fahren. Die USA streichen eine Iran nahestehende Fluggesellschaft von der Sanktionsliste.
sueddeutsche · about 9 hours ago