Tensions remain high as an oil tanker was struck near Oman, and the US has threatened sanctions against countries doing business with Iran

Iran has resumed talks with Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz amid economic pressure from the US, focusing on a temporary navigational corridor.

The US is cautiously re-engaging diplomatically in the Middle East while threatening sanctions against countries doing business with Iran, as public support for the conflict declines.

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CAIRO, Egypt – Iran said it had restarted talks with neighbor Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz as it faces heightened economic pressure from US President Donald Trump in the wider conflict.