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
Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB has quoted an informed source as saying ongoing talks between Iran and Oman “have nothing to do with the United States”.
Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported “progress” in the talks on the strait, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested an agreement could be reached as early as “today or tomorrow”.
