Iran is seeking a post-war Strait of Hormuz arrangement that would bar U.S. warships and give Tehran a major role in overseeing shipping, according to reports on the negotiations. Iran and Oman are nearing a draft deal that would place Gulf-bound ships in a lane near Iran and outbound vessels in a lane near Oman; Tehran says the talks concern safe navigation and the sovereign rights and security of both coastal states. | Videos

Tehran and Muscat are drafting an agreement to reopen the waterway via shared routes and service fees. However, implementation hinges on Washington lifting its blockade, with…

Iran and Oman are negotiating a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on U.S. lifting its blockade.