Iran’s talks with Oman on Strait of Hormuz held up by US, Israel — diplomat

TASS · 🇺🇸 public United States · Aug 17, 2026 · 378 words

Diplomatic Negotiations Geopolitical Conflict Maritime Security

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated that security negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz have been delayed by interference from the United States and Israel. The article also details recent military escalations, a memorandum of understanding, and statements from US President Donald Trump regarding peace negotiations and the cancellation of planned strikes.

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What happened

The negotiation process between Iran and Oman to reach an agreement on security in the Strait of Hormuz has been held up by the United States and Israel and their attempts to interfere in the process, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on…

Why it matters

"The development of a roadmap for maritime navigation with Oman has been delayed due to security obstacles caused by the actions of the United States and the Zionist regime, the large number of involved parties and acts of sabotage on behalf of destructive…

Common ground

According to the Iranian diplomat, Tehran and Muscat are working to establish a mechanism that will ensure "respect for the rights of the two coastal states and guarantee the safe passage of merchant vessels." On August 5, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman…

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Scapegoating: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

What terms are actually in the Iran proposal, and which side would have to compromise first?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that US President Donald Trump announced last week that the United States military would retain control of the Strait of Hormuz?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “US President Donald Trump announced last week that the United States military would retain control of the Strait of Hormuz.”

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The provided evidence includes general Wikipedia pages for Donald Trump and mentions of a 2026 campaign to reopen the Strait, but there is no specific record of an announcement 'last week' stating the US military would retain control of the Strait.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Throughout both of his presidencies, U.S. president Donald Trump has expressed a desire to expand the United States' territory and influence through both land purchases and military means. Trump first…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_expansionism_under_Do…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis

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Claim 2: “The negotiation process between Iran and Oman to reach an agreement on security in the Strait of Hormuz has been held up by the United States and Israel”

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The claim that US interference is the main reason for the delay is attributed to a single source (Sepah News) via a web search result. Other results mention gaps in negotiations or that agreements were reached, but do not independently corroborate the specific accusation of US/Israeli interference causing the delay.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been at war with Iran and its regional allies. Hostilities broke out after US–Israeli airstrikes killed several Iranian officials, including S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Iran–Israel conflict is a long-standing geopolitical and military confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel, involving proxy hostilities since 1985 and direct clas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–Israel_conflict

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since the 1960s, the relationship between Israel and the United States has grown into a close alliance in economic, strategic and military aspects. The U.S. has provided strong support for Israel; it …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel–United_States_relations

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Claim 3: “The US and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28.”

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Multiple independent news organizations (TASS, Al Jazeera) and Wikipedia confirm that the US and Israel began a war against Iran on February 28, 2026.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The United States and Israel began a war with Iran on February 28.
https://tass.com/world/2171965

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The United States and Israel began a war with Iran on February 28
https://tass.com/world/2172089

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The United States-Israel war on Iran began on February 28
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/4/iran-footballers-d…

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Claim 4: “On August 5, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Iran and Oman had agreed on coordinates for a new route through the Strait of Hormuz.”

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The claim is reported by TASS in multiple cross-references, confirming that spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei announced the agreement on coordinates on August 5.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Following the 2026 Iran war, Iran has asserted sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, increasing its total area and adding to its territorial waters. It has done this by regulating maritime traffic an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_sovereignty_over_the_S…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz

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Claim 5: “In the early morning hours of July 8, the US resumed large-scale strikes against Iran”

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Multiple cross-references from TASS confirm that the US resumed large-scale strikes against Iran on July 8.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — in the early morning hours of July 8, the US resumed large-scale strikes against Iran
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cross reference SUPPORTS — in the early morning hours of July 8, the US resumed large-scale strikes against Iran
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cross reference SUPPORTS — on the night of July 8, the US resumed large-scale strikes against Iran
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Claim 6: “the US leader wrote on his Truth Social page that he had agreed to call off a planned massive strike against Iran in order to reach a deal with Tehran.”

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Multiple cross-references from TASS confirm that Trump posted on Truth Social about calling off a massive strike to reach a deal with Tehran.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — the US leader wrote on his Truth Social page that he had agreed to call off a planned massive strike against Iran in order to reach a deal with Tehran
https://tass.com/world/2168291

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had agreed to call off a planned massive strike on the Islamic Republic in order to reach a deal with Tehran
https://tass.com/politics/2168613

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cross reference SUPPORTS — the US leader wrote on his Truth Social page that he had agreed to call off a planned massive strike against Iran in order to reach a deal with Tehran.
https://tass.com/world/2173969

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Claim 7: “In June, Washington and Tehran, with Islamabad acting as mediator, signed a memorandum of understanding providing for an immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon.”

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The signing of the Islamabad Memorandum in June for a cessation of hostilities, mediated by Islamabad, is confirmed by TASS and a dedicated Wikipedia entry.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — In June, Washington and Tehran, with Islamabad acting as mediator, signed a memorandum of understanding calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon
https://tass.com/politics/2168613

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cross reference SUPPORTS — In June, Washington and Tehran, with Islamabad acting as mediator, signed a memorandum of understanding providing for an immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
https://tass.com/world/2173969

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Claim 8: “The Wall Street Journal reported that the number of vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz every day in July was five times less than what it was at the start of the conflict.”

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While Wikipedia mentions a '2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis' and shipping being blocked, the specific statistic from The Wall Street Journal regarding July traffic being five times lower than at the start of the conflict is not present in the provided evidence. The web search results for Daily Mail are irrelevant.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Islamabad Memorandum, officially the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, was a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Memorandum

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Claim 9: “Tehran and Muscat are working to establish a mechanism that will ensure 'respect for the rights of the two coastal states and guarantee the safe passage of merchant vessels.'”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Iran and Oman are working on a framework/map for a safe shipping corridor to ensure the safe passage of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 1 March 2026, as part of the 2026 Iran war, Iran has been launching a series of drone strikes on sites in Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, targeting the Port of Duqm and the Port of Salalah, which…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Oman

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Claim 10: “On August 2, Trump announced that the US and Iran would begin negotiations on a peace deal.”

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The announcement on August 2 regarding peace deal negotiations is reported by TASS, but no other independent sources in the provided evidence corroborate this specific date and announcement.

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