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US says deal on reopening Hormuz close as Iran, Oman hold ‘positive’ talks

Al Jazeera · 🇶🇦 public Qatar · · 779 words · By Al Jazeera Staff
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US says deal on reopening Hormuz close as Iran, Oman hold ‘positive’ talks Negotiators are working to expand safe shipping through the strait, though key differences remain unresolved.

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What happened

US says deal on reopening Hormuz close as Iran, Oman hold ‘positive’ talks Negotiators are working to expand safe shipping through the strait, though key differences remain unresolved.

Why it matters

Rubio: Progress made to reopen Strait of Hormuz United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio says progress has been made in talks between Oman and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes that one of the key sticking points in efforts to reduce tensions…

Common ground

Rubio on Tuesday said Washington was involved in the negotiations and that progress had been made, but no final agreement had yet been reached.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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Claim 1: “Washington was involved in the negotiations and that progress had been made, but no final agreement had yet been reached.”
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France24, The Jerusalem Post, and PizzINT Intel all report that the US is involved in the process and that while progress has been made, no final agreement has been reached.
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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 — 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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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 2: “operations were suspended at Saudi Arabia’s Najran airport after Yemen’s Houthis claimed responsibility for a drone strike targeting what it described as a “sensitive” Saudi military site.”
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Claim 3: “Oman has been mediating the discussions”
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Web search results from Al-Estiklal and YouTube reports, as well as Iranian MFA spokesperson Baghaei's comments, confirm Oman's role as the mediator in these discussions.
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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 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iran asserts Iranian sovereignity over the Strait of Hormuz following the 2026 Iran war, increasing its total area and adding to its territorial waters. Iran asserts sovereign control over the Strait …
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 4: “Rubio said the Strait of Hormuz remains open and vessels are continuing to transit the waterway”
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Three independent cross-references (BBC News, EuroNews, and CNBC) confirm that the US military/CentCom and Iranian officials stated the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial transit.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas A…
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/iran-war-hormuz-strait-israe…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — On Friday, the US military rejected claims that Iran had reclosed the Strait, saying it remained "open for commercial vessel transit."
https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/01/two-reported-attacks-on-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — US Central Command (CentCom) said the "southern route through the Strait of Hormuz remains free and open for all commercial vessels seeking to transit the international waterway"
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpw9v0gnzxwo?at_medium=R…
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Claim 5: “United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio says progress has been made in talks between Oman and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz”
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Multiple independent sources, including France24, AP, and Ajel English, confirm that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated progress has been made in talks between Oman and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jeanette Christina Dousdebes Rubio (née Dousdebes; born December 5, 1973) is an American former professional cheerleader. She is married to United States Secretary of State and former senator Marco Ru…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanette_Dousdebes_Rubio
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of international visits undertaken by Marco Rubio (in office since 2025) while serving as the 72nd and current United States secretary of state. The list includes both private travel an…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marco Antonio Rubio ( ROO-bee-oh; born May 28, 1971) is an American politician, attorney, and diplomat serving as the 72nd United States secretary of state since 2025. He is also the acting national s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Rubio
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Claim 6: “All 14 crew members were rescued by the Yemeni coastguard.”
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Claim 7: “the emir stressed the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts and adhering to the US-Iran memorandum of understanding agreed in mid-June.”
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Wikipedia (Islamabad Memorandum) and web search results confirm a Memorandum of Understanding was agreed upon between the US and Iran in mid-June 2026 to end the war.
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web search NEUTRAL — The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran have agreed to resolve the disposition of stockpiled enriched material pursuant to a mechanism that will be mutually agreed upon in accord…
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web search NEUTRAL — US President Donald Trump said on Monday (16 June) that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran has been "all signed" electronically, and the Strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” by Friday…
https://www.commonspace.eu/commentary/iran-and-us-agree-memo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Memorandum of Understanding. Context. 2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations and Middle Eastern crisis (2026 Iran war and 2026 Lebanon war).The United States and Iran reached a final agreed-upon te…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Memorandum_of_Unders…
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Claim 8: “A regional source told the AFP news agency the airport’s main radar had been hit, disrupting operations.”
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Claim 9: “US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an agreement could be reached as early as “today or tomorrow””
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France24 reports that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated a deal could be reached by Wednesday (which aligns with 'today or tomorrow' depending on the reporting date). Wikipedia confirms Scott Bessent is the US Treasury Secretary.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Scott Kenneth Homer Bessent ( BESS-ənt; born August 21, 1962) is an American businessman, financial commentator, and government official serving since 2025 as the 79th United States secretary of the t…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States secretary of the treasury is the head of the United States Department of the Treasury, and is the chief financial officer of the federal government of the United States. The secretar…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bessent is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Don Bessent (1931–1990), American baseball player Hattie Bessent (1908–2015), American psychiatric nurse Scott Bessent (born 1962), US T…
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Claim 10: “An Indian cargo vessel sank after being struck by a projectile near Yemeni waters on Tuesday, according to India’s shipping minister.”
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Claim 11: “The group last month declared a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia”
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Claim 12: “Pakistan has also sought to support mediation efforts, inviting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Islamabad for talks”
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While web search results confirm Pakistan's general relationship with Iran, there is no specific evidence in the provided results confirming an invitation to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for mediation talks in Islamabad.
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · Pakistan is a populous multiethnic country of South Asia. With a predominately Indo-Iranian speaking population, Pakistan has historically and culturally been associated with its neighbor…
https://www.britannica.com/place/Pakistan
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web search NEUTRAL — Pakistan is considered a middle power and is a declared nuclear-weapon state, with the world's seventh-largest standing armed forces.
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web search NEUTRAL — A map outlining historical sites in Pakistan. The history of Pakistan preceding the country's independence in 1947 [1] is shared with that of Afghanistan, India, and Iran.
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Claim 13: “Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday to discuss efforts to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran.”
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The Amiri Diwan of Qatar reported that Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call with President Donald Trump to discuss mediation efforts to end the war between the US and Iran.
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web search NEUTRAL — Qatar, [a][b] officially the State of Qatar, [c] is a country in West Asia. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East; it shares its sole la…
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web search NEUTRAL — Doha (/ ˈdoʊhɑː /; Arabic: الدوحة, romanized: ad-Dawḥah [ædˈdæwħæh, -ˈdoː-]) is the capital and largest city, and main financial hub of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf coast in the east of the coun…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doha
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web search NEUTRAL — Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and US President Donald Trump discussed over the phone ongoing mediation efforts aimed at ending the war between the US and Iran, the Amiri Diwan of Qatar s…
https://aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/qatari-emir-sheikh-tamim-tr…
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Claim 14: “Israel and Lebanon are holding another round of US-mediated negotiations in Rome aimed at implementing the June 26 framework agreement.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support the claim regarding US-mediated negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Rome.
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Claim 15: “Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said talks with Oman had been “positive” and were continuing.”
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Multiple sources, including IRNA and JFeed, confirm that Iranian MFA spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei described the talks with Oman as 'positive' and ongoing.
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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 …
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web search NEUTRAL — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday that ongoing talks between Iran and Oman were "positive" at both the technical and political levels, and were focused on designating …
https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/6059865-iran-say…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tehran, IRNA – Iran and Oman are continuing talks on establishing safe shipping arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says. The discussions are progr…
https://en.irna.ir/news/86228014/Baqaei-Iran-Oman-talks-on-S…
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