Oman-Iran talks make progress on reopening Strait of Hormuz: officials

Talks between Oman and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and shared waterways have made significant progress, three officials told CBS News on Sunday.

Iran announced advances in these discussions, which focus on managing the vital strait for oil and gas trade, jointly overseen by both countries.

These developments come after the United States resumed strikes on Iran on July 7, aiming to curb Tehran's control over the strait. This followed a memorandum of understanding reached in June to end hostilities, which temporarily eased tensions.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said several rounds of technical talks were held in Tehran on Friday and Saturday between deputy foreign ministers from Iran and Oman.

The discussions focused on shared principles and practical mechanisms for safe navigation, while respecting the sovereign rights of both parties.

Baghaei described the talks as constructive, confirming that technical and political consultations are ongoing, and that there has been no change in the status of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

In June, Oman and Iran announced they were discussing an agreement on the future management of navigation in the strait, including related services and costs—an arrangement strongly opposed by Washington.

Meanwhile, Oman designated a shipping route through its waters, which drew criticism from Iran and led to a gradual escalation in tensions.

On Saturday, Tehran stated it had not detected any US attacks after two weeks of reciprocal strikes.

Separately, a US report said the Pentagon presented a plan to continue strikes to Donald Trump, but the president declined to approve it, preferring to resume talks after an Omani delegation arrived in Tehran to discuss a new arrangement for reopening the strait.