Tehran denies talks with US, as Gulf official says 50-50 chance of Iran-Oman deal on strait by Friday
Iran and Oman are close to finalizing a proposed framework for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s deputy foreign minister. However, it still wouldn’t automatically reopen the critical waterway. Catch up on the latest headlines: Negotiations on reopening the Strait between Iran and Oman have continued for more than three weeks and produced broad agreement on proposed inbound and outbound shipping routes, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi told state-run media. However, Gharibabadi denied that Iran is currently negotiating with the US over the waterway, even as President Donald Trump said earlier Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened“soon.” Trump also told Fox News that “very good discussions” were underway with Tehran. One Gulf official familiar with the talks said there is a “50:50” chance Iran and Oman will reach a deal on Friday. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said he spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about Iran’s negotiations with Oman. Tajani and Araghchi also had talks with American negotiators on the situation in Lebanon, the Italian foreign ministry said. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran continues to face mounting pressure from sanctions and conflict. In an interview with state-run media, he...
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