With the Trump administration clearly struggling to negotiate a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it has been left to the Gulf state of Oman to mount its own diplomatic initiative to resolve the dispute over one of the world’s busiest waterways. One of the Trump administration’s key demands during its protracted negotiations with Tehran on ending the Iran war has been to reach an agreement that guarantees freedom of navigation for all shipping passing through the strait.

Iran and Oman negotiate a deal for the Strait of Hormuz while Trump seeks credit. U.S.-Iran agreement by August 15 at 42.5% YES.

The negotiations to open the Strait of Hormuz between Oman and Iran are ongoing, with many fearing the coming plan will propose Iranian taxes.

Trump says Hormuz negotiations are progressing amid the 2026 crisis. Agreement by August 31 at 60% YES.