On July 26, Iran said it had made progress in talks with Oman on management of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway crucial for oil and gas trade that both countries border.

Omani delegation in Iran to discuss managing traffic in the strait, which has become the main focus of the US conflict.

Omani officials visited Tehran for talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. These discussions occurred while the United States paused its bombings in the region. Iran accused…