# Iran Seeks to Bar US Ships From Hormuz as Oman Deal Advances

https://mins.news/en/item/15570

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-06 21:30 UTC
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- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-06/iran-seeks-bar-on-us-ships-in-hormuz-as-deal-with-oman-advances?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a74fce069018900011c3532

> Iran is seeking to prevent US and Israeli ships from using the Strait of Hormuz, according to local media reports. The proposal is part of a potential agreement with Oman to manage the strategic waterway. It would also require hostile countries to provide compensation before being permitted to use the passage. The reports indicate that negotiations between Iran and Oman are moving forward.

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