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Iran warns Hormuz Strait not fully open despite Oman deal talks
Published : Saturday, 8 August, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Observer Online Report
Iran has warned that a potential agreement with Oman over a new navigation route through the strategic Strait of Hormuz would not by itself be enough to fully reopen the vital waterway, as the United Arab Emirates accused Iranian forces of attacking another vessel linked to its state oil company.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran and Muscat were close to reaching an understanding on establishing a new maritime route through the strait. However, he said reopening the waterway would depend on several other conditions, including compensation from the United States for its attacks on Iran.
Araghchi said the previous navigation route through the strait was no longer acceptable to Tehran. Iran is therefore discussing a temporary route with Oman while technical and legal issues surrounding a permanent route are resolved.
The comments came after a US official, speaking on condition of anonymity on Friday, said Iran and Oman could soon reach an agreement on managing navigation through the strategically important waterway. The official said such a deal could allow normal oil shipments to resume.
The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman, is one of the world's most important energy chokepoints, carrying a significant share of global oil and gas supplies.
The issue has become a key part of efforts to end the conflict that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. In response to the US attacks, Iran launched strikes against US military bases in Gulf countries and Jordan, as well as vessels navigating the narrow strait.
Meanwhile, the UAE said on Saturday that an Iranian missile attack targeted a tanker linked to its state-owned oil company while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. No casualties were reported.
There was no immediate comment from Iranian authorities on the UAE's allegation. Iranian media reported the UAE's account but omitted the allegation that Iran was responsible for the attack.
Source: Reuters
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