Iran, Oman negotiate temporary Hormuz shipping corridor

Iran and Oman are negotiating a temporary shipping corridor and mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming for a controlled resumption of navigation after months of blockade. Talks continue despite unresolved conditions. The proposed framework, discussed in Tehran on Tuesday, would see inbound ships use Iranian waters and outbound vessels use Omani waters. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said a permanent route could be finalized within 30 to 60 days if agreed. Tehran conditions full reopening on US concessions, including lifting sanctions and ending the war. Washington has not responded to the joint statement, while Oman seeks broader Gulf involvement to ensure collective navigation guarantees.