Iran and Oman continue talks on Strait of Hormuz transit amid US warnings

Iran and Oman continue talks on Strait of Hormuz transit while Tehran warns of retaliatory strikes against Gulf states if attacked by the US.
Negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding transit through the Strait of Hormuz remain ongoing, with US President Donald Trump stating an agreement to reopen the strategic waterway could be finalized shortly. However, Tehran is seeking authority over maritime traffic with intervention rights, while warning of retaliatory strikes against Persian Gulf energy infrastructure if Washington initiates further attacks.
While American officials acknowledged progress in the Muscat-led discussions, no final pact has been concluded. Iranian officials reaffirmed that negotiations are being conducted exclusively with Oman.
In parallel regional developments, Lebanon and Israel initiated their seventh round of talks in Rome, while the United Nations reported that approximately 800,000 displaced Lebanese citizens have begun returning to the country's south.
Sources: CDM, Dan, Klix, N1, Vijesti.
How outlets assessed this
- Aug 6, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
- Klix Alarmed Highlighted Iran's warnings to target Gulf energy infrastructure if Washington launches new military strikes.
- N1 Cautious Emphasized diplomatic momentum and US optimism that a deal to reopen Hormuz could be finalized rapidly.
Sources
- Dan — (UŽIVO) Nastavljaju se pregovori Irana i Omana, SAD zabilježile napredak u razgovorima oko Ormuza
- N1 — Tramp: Dogovor o otvaranju Ormuskog moreuza mogao bi da bude postignut već danas
- Vijesti — Tramp: Dogovor o otvaranju Hormuškog moreuza mogao bi da bude...
- CDM (Cafe del Montenegro) — UN: Oko 800.000 raseljenih Libanaca započelo povratak na jug te zemlje; Tramp zaprijetio Iranu: otvorite Ormuski moreuz ili slijede teške posljedice
- Klix — Iran zaprijetio da će ciljati zemlje Perzijskog zaljeva ukoliko SAD pokrenu nove napade
Earlier coverage
- Oct 9, 2026, 01:00 PM UTCUS conducts military strikes on Iranian targets near strategic ports
- Oct 9, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCUS threatens further military action against Iran following fresh strikes
- Oct 9, 2026, 07:00 AM UTCUS threatens further strikes on Iran as Tehran vows response
- Oct 9, 2026, 01:30 AM UTCUnited States and Iran exchange warnings after strikes near Bandar Abbas
- Oct 8, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCUS threatens further strikes on Iran following coastal clashes
- Oct 8, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCUS warns Iran of further military action following coastal strikes
- Oct 8, 2026, 01:00 PM UTCTrump warns of further strikes against Iran following fresh military exchange
- Oct 8, 2026, 07:00 AM UTCUS warns of further strikes on Iran after fresh military exchanges
- Oct 8, 2026, 01:30 AM UTCUS threatens further strikes against Iran following explosions in Bandar Abbas and Sirik
- Oct 8, 2026, 12:30 AM UTCUS threatens further Iran strikes following naval operations near Bandar Abbas