Iran announces that talks with Oman on the future of the Strait of Hormuz have entered their final phase

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on Sunday that negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding the future status of the Strait of Hormuz have reached their final phase. The discussions focus on defining the regional governance and operational framework of this critical maritime chokepoint.

During the announcement, the Iranian official emphasized that the United States holds no role in these deliberations. The talks represent a direct diplomatic effort between Tehran and Muscat to manage the strategic waterway independently of external Western influence.