US President Donald Trump has repeatedly insisted Tehran is keen for a deal to reopen Hormuz, but Iran has denied this and said it will instead make arrangements with its neighbour across the strait, Oman.

Iran discussing creation of temporary route through strait of Hormuz with its neighbour, says spokesperson

Iran and Oman are close to reaching an agreement to restore commercial maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, The New York Times reported, citing Iranian and US officials.

Iran and Oman are making progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This potential agreement involves shared control and service fees for maritime passage. US officials…