Iran Says Hormuz Reopening Deal With Oman Nears Completion

Iran said on August 6, 2026, that a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — closed since the war began in February — is in its "final stages." Iran would control inbound shipping; Oman would oversee outbound traffic. Tehran links reopening to the US lifting its port blockade, and Iranian sources reject Trump's claim a deal is "imminent." Key differences remain.