Iran and Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz route as Trump predicts imminent deal

US President Donald Trump stated that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached "today or tomorrow," citing significant progress in discussions. However, Iranian officials reiterated that Tehran is not negotiating directly with Washington, confirming instead that progress has been achieved solely through bilateral talks with Oman.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced that Tehran and Muscat agreed on specific navigational routes through the strait for incoming and outgoing vessels and are drafting a joint framework. Despite Washington's optimism, regional sources indicate that critical details remain unresolved, particularly regarding vessel inspection protocols and maritime control. Tehran maintains that any operational agreement requires lifting the US naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Sources: CDM, Index, Klix, N1, Vijesti.