Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, center, visits the Imam Ali shrine in Iraq's holy city of Najaf, Aug. 3. On the same day, Iran's foreign ministry said there were currently no negotiations with the United States but talks were taking place with Oman on management of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. AFP-Yonhap
CAIRO — Iran and Oman are inching toward a deal to reopen the disputed Strait of Hormuz and potentially help bring an end to the war.
The emerging agreement calls for ships to enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian-controlled route and exit through a route controlled by Oman, two regional officials told The Associated Press.
Any deal, though, appears contingent on the United States lifting its blockade on Iran’s ports. The Trump administration has previously ruled out any deal that would give Iran control over the strait.
Elsewhere, a mass funeral was held in Gaza City for more than 100 Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike early in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
