"A Pakistan-mediated memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the US and Iran in mid-June provided for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and left it up to Tehran and Muscat “to define the future administration and maritime services” in the waterway, in discussion with Gulf states and in line with international law.
But the deal, which was supposed to pave the way for talks on permanently ending the war, has since fallen apart.
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi visited Tehran on Tuesday, where he discussed a framework agreement that would establish a “temporary corridor” for shipping and a project to clear mines in the strait.
Although there has been no clear breakthrough yet, and fundamental differences persist between Iran and the US, the latest diplomatic activity has brought the political and technical dimensions of the dispute back into focus."
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First seen: 2026-08-27 ·
Last seen: 2026-08-27 ·
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