ran’s goal in current talks with Oman “is to set temporary arrangements”— lasting up to three months — where they can control a route through the critical waterway. Follow for live news updates.

TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday (Aug 2) said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the US called off major strikes to allow for…

Remarks come despite Trump saying an agreement with Iran is imminent with negotiations set to begin on Monday.