Diplomatic talks continue over Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran trade demands

Negotiations mediated by Oman regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remain underway, with officials reporting progress toward establishing secure maritime routes despite ongoing disagreements.

Tehran has maintained that restoring access requires American concessions, including sanctions relief, an end to military threats, and compensation for damages. While Iranian officials indicated a framework with Oman is nearing completion, they reiterated that transit routes will remain restricted until specific conditions are met.

United States President Donald Trump noted that a deal could materialize quickly, while also characterizing the standoff as a strategic maneuver and downplaying immediate urgency. Concurrently, regional security tensions persist alongside unrelated talks in Rome between Israeli and Lebanese delegations, as displaced populations continue returning to southern Lebanon.

Sources: Avaz, CDM (Cafe del Montenegro), Dan, Klix, Vijesti.