Oman, Iran continue talks on Strait of Hormuz in positive atmosphere — Foreign Ministry

TASS · 🇮🇷 public Iran · Aug 08, 2026 · 156 words

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Oman and Iran are conducting talks in Muscat regarding shipping arrangements and legal controls for the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that the two nations are close to an agreement on new shipping routes to replace the previous ones.

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What happened

Muscat and Tehran are holding talks on shipping arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz in a positive and constructive atmosphere, Oman's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Why it matters

"The current talks on mechanisms for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are taking place in a positive and constructive atmosphere," the statement reads.

Common ground

The ministry also emphasized the importance of "avoiding any action that could affect the talks and the progress that has already been achieved." Earlier on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran and Muscat were close to reaching…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 4 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran and Muscat were close to reaching an agreement on the legal aspects of control over the Strait of Hormuz and shipping routes”

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The claim is supported by multiple reports citing Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, specifically mentioning negotiations on the legal aspects of managing the strait and defining navigation routes.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In 2025 and 2026, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader Ali…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Abbas Araghchi (born 5 December 1962) is an Iranian diplomat and politician who has served as the foreign minister of Iran since August 2024. Araghchi had served for nine years with the Islamic Revolu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbas_Araghchi

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The ballistic missile program of Iran is the largest in the Middle East and plays a key role in Iran's military and defense strategy, pursuit of regional power projection, and other geopolitical goals…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_missile_program_of_I…

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Claim 2: “the previous route is no longer acceptable to Iran”

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While the evidence discusses Iran's assertion of sovereignty, the closure of the strait, and the US view that Iranian control is 'unacceptable,' there is no specific statement in the provided evidence explicitly stating that 'the previous route is no longer acceptable to Iran.'

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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 — Following the 2026 Iran war, Iran has asserted sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, increasing its total area and adding to its territorial waters. Iran has asserted this control over the strait by …
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 3: “a temporary route would remain in place until a permanent one is agreed”

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Three separate web search results explicitly confirm that the negotiations are focused on a 'temporary route' that will be used until a permanent agreement is finalized, with specific mention of Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei.

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web search NEUTRAL — He said the talks are centered on a round-trip corridor, not two or three separate routes, and the intermediate route will be used temporarily until a permanent one is finalized.
https://english.news.cn/20260803/1a8fb0db255c4bae87d26d20347…

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web search NEUTRAL — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Monday negotiations between Iran and Oman are focused on reaching an agreement on designating a "temporary" route to ensure safe shipping in the…
http://www.china.org.cn/2026-08/04/content_118632244.shtml

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran's foreign ministry announced that the talks are now focusing on creating a temporary route for vessels by merging both Iranian and Omani routes until a permanent agreement is reached.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-ElNj79Tvs

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Claim 4: “Muscat and Tehran are holding talks on shipping arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz”

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Multiple independent sources (Euronews, The Guardian, and Iranian state media via web search) confirm that Iran and Oman are conducting negotiations and have reached understandings regarding shipping routes 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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