Iran says it’s ‘very close’ to a deal with Oman on a new maritime transit route in Hormuz, while the US insists Iran clear mines and ensure commercial vessels can transit safely.

Iran and Oman agree on a route for the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran insists the waterway's full reopening depends on the US ending its naval blockade.

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…