Iran-Oman Hormuz talks progress, US acknowledges advance

Iran and Oman are making progress in talks over arranging the passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, with discussions focused on technical and political issues, although no final agreement has been reached. A proposed framework under discussion would give Iran control over inbound shipping, while Oman would clear outbound vessels after notifying Tehran. Iranian officials insist the talks are only bilateral between Tehran and Muscat, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei blaming the United States for the crisis at the strait. Washington, however, says there has been progress, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledging movement in talks and the Treasury Department pointing to an opportunity to reopen the waterway. Maritime risks remain high, with vessels continuing to face projectile attacks despite diplomatic efforts. As rhetoric remains tense on both sides, the Strait of Hormuz continues to be Iran’s main source of strategic leverage. Al Jazeera’s Mahmoud Abdelwahed reports from Tehran. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Iran #Oman #StraitOfHormuz #HormuzCrisis #IranWar #HormuzTalks #IranOmanTalks #GlobalShipping #OilTrade #GulfTensions #USIranWar #USIranCeasefire #StraitOfHormuzControl #HormuzShippingCrisis