# Iran, Oman and US ‘close’ to Hormuz deal: What does each side want?

https://mins.news/en/item/14071

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-05 12:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/5/iran-oman-us-close-to-hormuz-deal-what-do-they-all-want?traffic_source=rss

> Iran, Oman and the United States are described as being “close” to an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. A deal could restore shipping through the crucial waterway. Resuming passage would also create a possible path towards peace talks between Tehran and Washington. The parties’ differing objectives remain central to the negotiations.

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