Iran, Oman Negotiate Hormuz Shipping Reopening
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- Iran and Oman are negotiating an agreement to restart shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which both countries' territories directly border.
- Iranian and Omani officials met in Tehran over the weekend, with discussions continuing in the days after that meeting.
- People familiar with the matter are speaking anonymously because the negotiations involve sensitive diplomatic ground.
- A successful deal on Hormuz traffic would clear the way for Iran and the US to resume talks aimed at ending their war.
Why it matters: The Strait of Hormuz borders both Iran and Oman's territories. Restoring traffic through it is the first sequenced step before Iran and the US resume ceasefire talks — meaning the waterway's status, not just oil prices, sets the pace of war de-escalation.
