# Iran says Oman deal in ‘final stages’ but US must act to open Hormuz

https://mins.news/en/item/17430

- Reuters, 2026-08-09 12:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/iran-says-oman-deal-is-final-stages-us-must-act-open-hormuz-2026-08-09/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a786c0ae029de000157ef3d

> Iran says an agreement with Oman has reached its “final stages.” Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran and Washington are not holding talks. He added that Tehran will not initiate negotiations while the United States continues to breach an interim agreement signed in June. Iran says the United States must take action to open the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks place the next step with Washington.

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