Negotiations advance as Oman mediates between Tehran and Washington to ease tensions over one of the world’s busiest oil shipping routes.

Iran-Oman Talks on Strait of Hormuz Show Progress Amid Diplomatic Efforts.

Talks between Iran and Oman on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding territorial waterways have made encouraging progress, according to regional sources cited by CBS News. Omani officials recently visited Tehran to continue negotiations, while the United States temporarily paused its bombing campaign in the region to avoid disrupting sensitive diplomatic efforts. Although discussions are moving in a positive direction, sources said more time is needed before a final agreement is reached. The negotiations are being closely monitored by Washington, with US President Donald Trump stating he remains open to a deal with Iran when the timing is right. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of violating an existing memorandum by creating an unauthorised shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) maintained that its naval blockade remains in force, saying coalition forces continue enforcing maritime restrictions and monitoring commercial vessel movements in the region.