US-Iran Talks Stall as Hormuz Dispute Widens Mediation Effort
U.S.-Iran talks have stalled over how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while expanded outreach to Europe adds pressure to Oman-led diplomacy.
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Iran and Oman Report Progress Toward Strait of Hormuz Reopening Deal Amid Regional Conflict
Iran and Oman said talks were advancing toward an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a provisional development with major implications for global energy shipments.
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Iran and Oman Advance Proposed Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman made progress toward a proposed arrangement for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but the route, fees and final agreement status remained unresolved.
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July 27: Iran-U.S. Talks Face New Test as Mediators Seek Strait of Hormuz Deal
Regional officials say mediators are working to restart U.S.-Iran negotiations after weeks of strikes and counterstrikes, while Iran and Oman discuss vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran and Oman Draft Strait of Hormuz Reopening Plan as Regional Conflict Strains Shipping
Iran said on Aug. 4 that it and Oman were in the final stage of drafting an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz, while violence continued across the region.
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Iran and Oman say Strait of Hormuz deal is near as Donald Trump presses compromise on Aug. 7, 2026
Iran and Oman have moved closer to an arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but major disagreements remain over Iranian control, fees and the terms of any temporary framework.
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Iran and Oman Near Strait of Hormuz Shipping Arrangement as Vessel Traffic Remains Reduced
Iran and Oman were reported on Aug. 7 to be finalizing a framework for navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, but key terms and the extent of any reopening remained unresolved.
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Iran-Oman Talks Continue as Strait of Hormuz Traffic Dwindles on August 7
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dwindled while Iran and Oman continue talks over a possible arrangement for the strategic waterway. No formal agreement has been established.
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Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Talks With Oman Are Nearing a Deal on August 5
Iran said August 5 that negotiations with Oman over an arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz had reached their final stage, while U.S. officials said a deal was close but unresolved.
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Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz Plan Emerges as Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Frays in Lebanon
Iran and Oman are reportedly working on a possible plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Israel strikes southern Lebanon and warns civilians to evacuate another village.
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Asian Markets Rally as Oil Eases on Hormuz Deal Hopes
Asian stocks surged and oil prices eased on August 5 as investors weighed strong earnings and tentative hopes for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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A possible Hormuz reopening could reshape who directs ship traffic
Iran and Oman are discussing a possible Hormuz reopening, but route coordination, proposed service fees and permanent control remain separate and unsettled questions.
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Global trade is rising, but higher prices mask uneven gains
UNCTAD says global trade value rose sharply in early 2026, but higher energy, shipping and commodity prices explain part of the increase.
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Iran-Oman Strait Talks Advance as Gulf States Press for Restraint
Iran and Oman have made progress toward safer Strait of Hormuz shipping, but no final deal is in place as Gulf allies press Washington to pause.
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Why Hormuz is the key test for U.S.-Iran diplomacy
Trump says renewed U.S.-Iran contacts could reopen Hormuz, while Iran describes Oman talks as temporary. The real test is safe, equal transit.
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Trump says U.S.-Iran talks will begin as Tehran disputes claim
Trump says talks with Iran will begin Monday after strikes were delayed, but Tehran says its Oman discussions concern Strait of Hormuz navigation.
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Trump Pauses Planned Iran Strikes as Gulf Security Talks Intensify
Trump says U.S. strikes on Iran will pause while talks pursue a framework for Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program, but no final deal has been accepted.