Iran says 'significant progress' in talks with Oman over Hormuz
Iran reports significant progress in Strait of Hormuz talks with Oman, as both sides work toward a temporary shipping route deal
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday there had been significant progress in talks with Oman over the administration of the Strait of Hormuz.
He raised the update during a call with his Japanese counterpart, according to an Iranian foreign ministry statement.
What progress has been made in Iran-Oman talks over Hormuz?
Iran and Oman, both coastal states on the strait, have spent weeks discussing the future of navigation through the waterway.
Tehran says progress has been made toward agreeing a temporary shipping route. Iranian officials have said a deal between the two countries could be signed in the coming days.
Why has Iran restricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz?
Iranian forces have restricted traffic through Hormuz, a vital energy conduit, since war with the United States broke out on February 28. The US has responded with a counter naval blockade on Iranian ports. Tehran now requires vessels to seek permission to transit and has insisted there will be no return to the pre-war system of unrestricted navigation. It has also sought to impose service fees on ships using the strait, a move strongly opposed by Washington and regional countries.
How many ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz?
President Donald Trump said in recent days that American forces have helped facilitate the passage of vessels through the strait, averaging 30 ships a night. Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei said Sunday that the US tries each night to help five or six ships through the strait. He claimed that these ships usually get hit.
What conditions has Iran set for reopening the Strait of Hormuz?
Iranian officials have insisted the strait will not fully reopen until the United States meets a set of demands. These include removing oil sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets abroad, and lifting the naval blockade on Iranian ports. Despite the ongoing restrictions, both sides have signaled the temporary shipping route deal with Oman could be finalized soon.
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