Iran says it is in discussions with Oman to establish a temporary passage through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to restore commercial shipping in one of the world’s most critical waterways. The announcement came just hours after US President Donald Trump declared that fresh talks to end the war in Iran would begin on Monday-talks he said were significant enough for him to call off “massive” planned strikes.
Tehran, however, insists it is not negotiating with the United States, nor does it intend to. The firm denial appeared to frustrate President Trump, who later wrote on Truth Social that Iran’s leadership was “unbelievably duplicitous.” Speaking to reporters at the White House, he doubled down, saying discussions were indeed underway. “They’re going on right now… this is the last chance for them to sign a good document,” he said.
Over the weekend, Trump claimed that the “perimeters” of a deal had already been agreed, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The narrow channel through which a fifth of the world’s oil supply normally flows has been effectively closed by Iran, sending global energy prices soaring and heightening geopolitical tensions.
Iran’s talks with Oman suggest a possible regional workaround to ease commercial pressure, even as Tehran publicly rejects any direct engagement with Washington. For now, the future of Hormuz remains uncertain, caught between diplomatic manoeuvring, military brinkmanship and the economic urgency of reopening a vital global artery.
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