Iran and Oman Near Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

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