# Hormuz Strait: Oman says talks are progressing, Iran warns deal will not reopen the passage

https://mins.news/en/item/17253

- BBC Chinese, 2026-08-09 04:27 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cy74j0rz54go/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Oman says negotiations on establishing a new route through the Strait of Hormuz are moving forward smoothly. Iran also acknowledges progress but warns that any agreement will not open the strait. Whether the talks can produce a breakthrough remains unclear.

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