Iran and Oman work on temporary Hormuz shipping route as Trump threatens to claim the strait

Iran and Oman are collaborating on a temporary maritime shipping route, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The initiative coincides with threats made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding potential claims over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that the ongoing discussions with Oman regarding the new shipping route are separate from broader decisions surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.