# Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait

https://mins.news/en/item/17105

- BBC News, 2026-08-08 19:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c934j5y2lq9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Oman says talks with Iran over shipping arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz are taking place in a positive atmosphere. Both sides indicate that progress has been made towards agreeing a new route through the strait. However, it remains uncertain whether the discussions will produce a breakthrough. Iran warns that any agreement would not mean the strait was being opened.

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