The Associated Press reports that Iranian and Omani negotiators have finalized a draft agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for a 60-day interim period. The deal now requires final approval from Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the Supreme National Security Council.
The Associated Press reported Wednesday evening that Iranian and Omani negotiators have finalized a draft agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for a 60-day interim period, pending the approval of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the Supreme National Security Council. The agreement is based on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, according to the report.
The Zioneer has previously covered the months-long diplomatic effort to resolve the maritime standoff. In early August, President Donald Trump stated that a framework agreement had been reached, including immediate reopening of the strait, though Iran denied any deal at the time. Subsequent reports indicated significant progress, with the US confirming momentum toward a formal understanding. Omani mediators have played a key role throughout.
If finalized, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would mark a major de-escalation after a prolonged period of tension and blockade that disrupted global oil shipping. The 60-day interim framework is intended to facilitate the resumption of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran. The precise terms of the draft, including the role of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and any service fees, remain unconfirmed pending the Supreme Leader's approval.
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