Live updates, Iran says talks with Oman are proceeding ‘positively’ as US officials say a deal could be possible soon.Video Duration 07 minutes 12 seconds 07:12Hormuz crisis is commercial, not military problem, says David Des RochesPublished On 5 Aug 2026
Diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ramp up, with Iran saying talks with Oman are proceeding “positively”.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also reports “progress” in talks on the strait, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests an agreement could be possible as early as “today or tomorrow”.
