Talks on Strait of Hormuz transit continue as Washington and Tehran weigh terms

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Posted Aug 16, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-16-0100
Talks on Strait of Hormuz transit continue as Washington and Tehran weigh terms
Photo: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)

Iran and Oman continue discussions over shipping corridors in the Strait of Hormuz amid conditional demands from Tehran and remarks from Washington.

Diplomatic efforts between Iran and Oman to regulate maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz remain underway, with Washington noting progress despite outstanding disagreements. Iranian authorities maintain that secure transit routes will only be established if the United States grants key concessions, including sanctions relief and compensation for damages.

United States President Donald Trump suggested an agreement could be reached in the coming days, framing the standoff as manageable while maintaining economic pressure on Tehran.

Elsewhere in the region, a seventh round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon convened in Rome, as the United Nations reported that roughly 800,000 displaced Lebanese citizens have begun returning to the country's south.

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

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