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Iran, Oman hold fresh Strait of Hormuz talks

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Iran, Oman hold fresh Strait of Hormuz talks
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KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 11, 2026

Fate of Strait of Hormuz challenges talks as Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats

Iran and Oman’s foreign ministers have met to discuss the safety of the Strait of Hormuz located between them.

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz management after ceasefire talks

Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz management after ceasefire talks

Fortune

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· Jul 11, 2026

U.S. military strikes Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz that Tehran said was using an ‘unauthorized route’

The announcement followed Iran and Oman’s foreign ministers meeting on Saturday to discuss the strait that lies between them.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 8, 2026

Foreign Ministers of Iran, Qatar Discuss Regional Developments & Recent Events in Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Ministers of Iran, Qatar Discuss Regional Developments & Recent Events in Strait of Hormuz

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 7, 2026

NATO allies to discuss Hormuz tensions, mission with Gulf Arabs

By John Irish and Lili BayerANKARA, July 7 (Reuters) - NATO foreign ministers will meet Gulf Arab counterparts on Tuesday to address the stalemate over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including a Franco-British proposal for a multinational maritime mission that Iran has so far dismissed.The meeting on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara will bring together ministers from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates following weeks of tensions in the strategically important waterway despite an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 11, 2026

3 Strategic Moves: Strait of Hormuz Management Deal Boosts Regional Security

Strait of Hormuz management talks between Iran and Oman aim to secure safe navigation, resist U.S. pressure and stabilize global energy flows amid rising tensions. Related: Iranian Supreme Leader Promises To Avenge Khamenei’s Death Strait of Hormuz management has moved to the center of regional diplomacy as Iran and Oman intensify coordination to guarantee safe []

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Saudi, Omani foreign ministers discuss maritime security in Hormuz amid renewed US-Iran tensions

Saudi foreign minister meets his Omani counterpart in Muscat

JFeed

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran Sets New Terms: No Hormuz Reopening Without Lebanon Ceasefire

Iran told U.S. and Qatari mediators in Switzerland that the Strait of Hormuz won't reopen until a Lebanon ceasefire is reached and oil sanctions are lifted.

BRICS News

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· Jul 11, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US gives Iran 24 hours to announce the Strait of Hormuz is open.

JUST IN: US gives Iran 24 hours to announce the Strait of Hormuz is open.@BRICSNews

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· Jul 11, 2026

US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Strait of Hormuz

Iran's foreign minister meets in Oman to negotiate safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate, with the US demanding a pledge for secure transit amid ongoing hostilities

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 23, 2026

Oman reports constructive talks with Iran on Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Oman and Iran held constructive talks on the Strait of Hormuz in Muscat, with both sides stressing their commitment to international law and safe passage of commercial ships through the strategic waterway.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 29, 2026

US and Iran to cease strikes and discuss Strait of Hormuz this week: Report

Officials from the United States and Iran will meet in Qatar this week to discuss the Strait of Hormuz after agreeing to “halt strikes” following a weekend of intermittent fighting between the two countries. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday in Doha, will be held to allow the two sides “to work out their dispute over []

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

Oman, Iran Discuss Toll-Free Passage Through Strait of Hormuz

MUSCAT, Jun 23: Oman’s foreign minister said talks with senior Iranian officials in Muscat focused on ensuring toll-free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key provis...

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran, Oman FM discuss bilateral ties, Strait of Hormuz security

MUSCAT, July 12 (YPA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi in Muscat on Saturday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and the latest regional developments, with a particular focus on security in the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring safe maritime navigation. Araghchi, who arrived in Oman leading a []

BizNews

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· Jun 29, 2026

BN Daybreak: Strait of Hormuz showdown as US and Iran head back to Doha

BN Daybreak: Strait of Hormuz showdown as US and Iran head back to Doha

Libertarian Institute

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· Jun 24, 2026

Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran

The Qatari Prime Minister said that Gulf Arab states are speaking with Iran about developing a new regional security framework. The Gulf Arab states, which host US military bases, became targets of Iranian missiles during the war. “Part of what we are doing now, as regional countries, is to create this regional security framework between []

RedState

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· Jul 12, 2026

'Bunch of Crazy People': U.S. NATO Amb. Confirms That Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Iran's Defiance

'Bunch of Crazy People': U.S. NATO Amb. Confirms That Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Iran's Defiance

Drudge Retort

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· Jul 1, 2026

Uncertainty over Qatar Diplomacy Clouds Prospects for Deal

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Doha. Qatari official says no high-level US-Iran meetings scheduled. Iran has tried to exert control over Strait of Hormuz. Strikes and counter-strikes in recent days by Iran and US.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 29, 2026

US and Iran agree to halt strikes as technical talks set to continue

The two sides are set to meet in Doha over the Strait of Hormuz dispute, a vital oil shipping route

MS NOW

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’

The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war. The post Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’ appeared first on MS NOW.

Ya Libnan

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· Jun 23, 2026

Live updates, Middle East – Iran says Hormuz will be administered by Tehran

Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf shaking hands with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. © Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office/AFP Here is the latest Half-Open, Half-Closed Strait of Hormuz Baffles Oil Markets Oil prices remain volatile as confusion over the Strait of Hormuz persists, with Iran and the U.S. issuing conflicting statements about whether the key []

Irish News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face ‘forceful response’

The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Oman Proposes Two Shipping Corridors for Hormuz as Iran-US Talks Remain Unresolved

Oman presented a two-corridor Strait of Hormuz proposal at Saturday's Araghchi-Albusaidi talks in Muscat: free southern passage through Omani waters, conditional northern transit requiring Tehran's approval. Neither Iran nor the US has accepted the framework, and the strait remains closed after 133 days.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 9, 2026

World : Iran’s Parliament Speaker Says Strait Of Hormuz To Open Only Under ‘iranian Arrangements’

ISTANBUL, July 9 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would open only under “Iranian arrangements,” not by US threats, after a new wave of US strikes on Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

The Japan Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

Hormuz tolls ‘unacceptable,’ top U.S. envoy says after touring Gulf nations

Marco Rubio's comments came after Iran and Oman said earlier in the week that they were working toward an agreement to jointly administer the Strait of Hormuz.

Hot Air

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· Jun 28, 2026

Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval

Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval

The Economic Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 25, 2026

Iran, Oman to discuss Hormuz administration amid traffic uptick

Iran and Oman are set to discuss the future administration and maritime services in Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday, while the Strait saw a sharp upti...

TRT World

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· Jun 21, 2026

IRGC says Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels

Iran and the United States are offering starkly different accounts of activity in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran claiming restrictions on shipping and Washington reporting record oil flows through the waterway. The dispute follows renewed tensions over Israeli strikes in Lebanon, though diplomatic talks in Switzerland remain on track. Jon Brain reports from Washington.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump tells Iran to admit Strait attacks as Oman hosts talks on reopening Hormuz shipping

Notably, Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a potential statement on opening a “median lane” in the Strait of Hormuz for free and full movement, Axios reported.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jun 26, 2026

Report: Iran fumes at Oman over Hormuz passage

Oman trapped between Iranian, US, demands over Strait of Hormuz, New York Times reports.

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iranian officials head to Oman for Strait of Hormuz talks

Iranian officials head to Oman for Strait of Hormuz talks Iran's Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are travelling to Oman for talks on the management of the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Telegram, Ghalibaf said the visit would focus on consolidating arrangements for managing the strategic waterway and strengthening coordination between Tehran and Muscat. The talks come as Iran and Oman continue consultations following the US-Iran agreement, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to maintaining safe maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral

From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restraint, not to abandon their negotiations, while Tehran is telegraphing that the Strait of Hormuz is now Iran's.

Presstv

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran, Oman discuss new arrangements to manage Strait of Hormuz

Iranian and Omani officials hold talks on new arrangements for the management of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

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