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Or sign-in if you have an account.Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman to open a shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, provided there's no third-party interference. Photo by - /AFP via Getty ImagesIran said it reached an agreement with Oman on a proposed route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a potential step toward a reopening of the critical waterway for energy supplies.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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Negotiations between the two countries are “forward-moving” and a deal would be struck “if certain third parties do not obstruct this process,” he said.Iran and Oman have been in discussions for several days about a management plan for the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as the focal point of the ongoing war between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic. Baghaei didn’t mention any role of Washington in its statement, except to say the closure of the strait was a result of attacks by the U.S. and Israel.Columnist Jesse Kline keeps you up to date with what’s happening in Israel and the effects of antisemitism on life here in Canada. Friday mornings.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Channel Israel will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe White House didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the announcement. U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that a deal on the Strait of Hormuz is imminent. He has repeatedly claimed diplomatic breakthroughs in the past, only for a lasting agreement to prove elusive.Oil steadied on Wednesday amid mounting signs that the strait might be reopened, potentially restoring production of millions of barrels a day disrupted by the five-month conflict. Brent crude traded around $79 a barrel in late afternoon London trading.Iran’s latest announcement on Hormuz comes after months of deadlock between the U.S. and Tehran over how to conclude the war, with control over shipping through the waterway a particular sticking point. Tehran has demanded that vessels obtain permission to cross and pay fees to transit, and has attacked ships it deems to be in violation.The U.S., in turn, has blockaded Iranian ports. The issue led to the collapse of a ceasefire and interim peace agreement last month.While fighting between the sides has paused for now, a number of other issues remain unresolved — not least Iran’s nuclear program — and there hasn’t been an agreement to start formal negotiations.Iranian state TV earlier played down the outcome of the Iran-Oman discussions, citing a person familiar with the matter as saying an agreement between Tehran and Muscat would not necessarily mean the strait would open immediately. That would be contingent “on a change in U.S. behaviour,” according to the report.In a Fox News interview recorded Tuesday, Trump repeated a threat that if Iran doesn’t “make a deal, it’s going to be too bad.” Over the weekend, the president held off on attacks he said would have been the largest since World War II.Trump told reporters in Los Angeles on Tuesday night that talks with Iran are “moving along very nicely,” adding, “We’ll know in 48 hours.”Iran’s stance on Hormuz has complicated Trump’s efforts to turn the page on a war — now in its sixth month — that he had claimed would only take weeks. Shipping disruptions in Hormuz raised energy prices globally and pose a particular threat to Trump and his Republican Party at home, where American voters are already feeling pinched by high costs of living ahead of November midterm elections.— With assistance from Jeff Mason and Tom Fevrier.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our newsletters here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.