# Iran Rules Out US Negotiations but Says Oman Deal Is ‘Very Close’

https://mins.news/en/video/17849

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-10 06:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0hI6I2fkxE

> Iran says it will not enter negotiations with the United States, while describing a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as very close. The final agreement remains elusive, and oil extended its recent gains. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also rejected a proposal put forward by US-backed mediators, adding another obstacle as efforts to restore passage continue.

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