Iran and Oman Near Deal on Key Shipping Lane; U.S. Says Not So Fast

Iran says it and Oman are near a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow shipping lane between them. Iran wants to charge ships and split the money. The U.S. says that's untrue: temporary routes would need no Iranian permission or fees. The lane has been closed since Iran struck back at the U.S. and Israel in 2026.