# Have Iran and Oman divided control of the Strait of Hormuz?

https://mins.news/en/video/15338

- DW News, 2026-08-06 15:08 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du5ldTfGHKA

> Iran says it is in the final stages of reaching a deal with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz. The details have yet to be released, but the arrangement could cover how ships enter and leave the strategic waterway and whether payments would be required for access. The possible agreement raises questions about whether Tehran would gain leverage in negotiations with Washington and whether the United States would back it. Security analyst Elisabeth Braw considers those issues.

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