Iran, Oman, US Reach Agreement on Strait of Hormuz Management

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has confirmed that Iran and Oman are preparing a joint statement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, the understanding is nearing its final stage — though this does not mean the Strait of Hormuz will be fully reopened, but rather that a new model will be introduced within the arrangement that has been in place for the past 60 years, under which a significant portion of ship routes will pass through Iranian territorial waters.
Key Points:
According to US media, Iran, Oman and the United States have agreed on a 60-day temporary arrangement, which can be extended if needed.
Ships heading to Gulf countries will pass through Iranian waters, while those heading toward the Arabian Sea will travel through Omani waters.
No transit fee will be charged during the 60-day period, and within 30 days the parties will work on clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian state media insists the negotiations are strictly between Muscat and Tehran, with Washington not directly involved — and that if American violations continue, the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened immediately even after an Iran-Oman deal is finalized.
Regional sources say Qatari, Pakistani and Saudi officials were also involved in mediation efforts, while the White House was actively engaged, with several phone calls between Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi in recent days.
Araghchi reportedly agreed to the deal in principle over the weekend but needed approval from Iran’s Supreme Leader and the Supreme National Security Council — which was reportedly secured on Tuesday.
According to US news outlet Axios, formal announcement of the agreement is expected soon. The weeks-long talks are primarily aimed at solidifying the US-Iran ceasefire and restarting stalled nuclear negotiations.
The proposed deal reportedly also meets Iranian demands over traffic control in the Strait of Hormuz that Iran did not have prior to the war.