Hormuz Deal Progress
U.S., Iranian and Omani officials say talks on reopening Hormuz are advancing.
August 4, 2026 · Updated Aug 4, 7:51pm ET
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What happened
Iran and Oman have made progress toward a temporary agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with U.S. involvement in indirect talks, officials said Tuesday. The emerging arrangement would route inbound Persian Gulf shipping through an Iranian-controlled lane and outbound traffic through an Omani-controlled lane, with fees charged for safe-passage services. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio72nd United States Secretary of State since 2025 said talks had advanced but no deal was final, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Scott BessentUnited States Secretary of the Treasury said an agreement could come “today or tomorrow.” Key disputes over control and shipping terms remain unresolved.
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