Iran and Oman Near Deal on Strait of Hormuz Route; U.S. Rejects Iran's Toll and Control Claims

Iran said on August 5 that it and Oman are finalizing a Strait of Hormuz transit route, with Tehran claiming a "service fee" and equal revenue-sharing. A U.S. official called the Iranian account "not accurate," saying temporary routes would involve no Iranian approvals or tolls. The strait has been closed since Iran's retaliation for U.S. and Israeli attacks in 2026.