Talks on Strait of Hormuz continue as Trump weighs diplomatic options

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Posted Aug 14, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-14-0700
Talks on Strait of Hormuz continue as Trump weighs diplomatic options
Photo: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)

Iran and Oman advance talks on safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while regional diplomacy continues with Lebanon-Israel negotiations in Rome.

Talks between Iran and Oman over navigation protocols in the Strait of Hormuz are progressing, with discussions centering on designated safe corridors for commercial vessels. While Iranian officials indicate a potential framework with Muscat is advancing, Tehran maintains that fully restoring transit depends on the United States lifting sanctions and halting military threats.

In Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that an agreement could be reached swiftly, while also downplaying the urgency by pointing to Iran's economic difficulties and warning of severe consequences if passage remains disrupted.

Concurrently, Lebanese and Israeli delegations have commenced a seventh round of negotiations in Rome, as approximately 800,000 displaced Lebanese citizens begin returning to southern regions amid broader regional diplomatic efforts.

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

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