The U.S. and Iran remain at odds over conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran is nearing an agreement with Oman to define new shipping lanes through the strategic waterway.

Iran Denies Direct Talks With US

Iran has refuted engaging in direct negotiations with the U.S. over the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified that Tehran is not directly negotiating with the U.S. to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite Washington’s claims of an impending agreement.

Araghchi mentioned that while direct talks are absent, intermediaries are facilitating message exchanges, according to the Mehr news agency.

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