A source familiar with the details told i24NEWS that talks between Iran and Oman on a temporary solution for the Strait of Hormuz are advancing. The proposed arrangement includes Iranian access to the strait from its side, followed by a mine-clearing operation in the middle of the waterway. The source added that the United States has been 'much more' flexible in its demands than Oman, and that any agreement reached between Iran and Oman would likely be acceptable to Washington, provided Washington approves it.
A new report from i24NEWS at 13:13 Jerusalem provides the first detailed structure of a potential temporary arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz, which has been partially closed since the escalation between Iran and the US-led coalition earlier this year. According to a source familiar with the talks, the temporary solution would allow Iran access to the strait via its own side, while an international mine-clearing operation would clear the central channel. After that phase, negotiations on a permanent solution would resume. The source noted that the United States has been 'much more' flexible than Oman in the talks, a reversal of roles that suggests Washington is eager to achieve a de-escalation in the maritime domain. Any agreement between Tehran and Muscat would need Washington's explicit approval, the source said, quoting an Iranian message: 'Any solution we agree upon and sign must also be approved by Washington.'
Earlier today (Tue 08:05 Jerusalem), a series of reports from multiple outlets — including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and i24NEWS — detailed various aspects of the proposed framework. The NYT reported that the deal would include 'service fees' for environmental protection and security, split equally between Iran and Oman, effectively cementing Iranian de facto control over the waterway. The WSJ reported that Iran initially responded positively but later demanded security guarantees and sanctions relief, with mediators awaiting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' response. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran demands full control over vessel entry and partial control over exit routes, with mandatory Omani notification before any ship exits. The i24NEWS report at 13:13 adds that the mine-clearing operation is a key interim step, and that the US has been more flexible than Oman.
As The Zioneer reported on June 11, the broader US-Iran diplomatic track has been advancing, with a memorandum of understanding reportedly nearing finalization. The Zioneer also reported on June 21 that Iran has conditioned the reopening of the Strait on Israeli restraint in Lebanon and the removal of the American naval blockade, linking the maritime issue to multiple fronts.
What remains open: The deal requires explicit US approval, and Iran's internal divisions persist — official government statements have characterized earlier reports of a finalized deal as premature. The timeline for implementation and the response from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps remain unclear.
12 developments
- DevelopingSources report 'some progress' in Omani-Iranian talks on Hormuz shipping, but deal uncertain
- DevelopingRegional diplomats report progress on temporary Strait of Hormuz solution, i24NEWS says
- DevelopingU.S., Iran, and Oman advance in Hormuz talks, unconfirmed report says
- DevelopingSenior US Official: Iran Overreaching in Hormuz Demands; Agreement Is Coordination Only, No Tolls
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