# US says deal to reopen Hormuz is near as Iran and Oman hold ‘positive’ talks

https://mins.news/en/item/13049

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-04 20:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/4/us-says-deal-on-reopening-hormuz-close-as-iran-oman-hold-positive-talks?traffic_source=rss

> The United States says an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is close. Iran and Oman have held talks described as “positive.” Negotiators are seeking to broaden safe shipping through the strait. Important differences, however, remain unresolved as discussions continue.

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