Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on a proposed framework for establishing a temporary shipping corridor measuring seven nautical miles wide through the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports emerging Wednesday afternoon.
The understanding was finalized following discussions in Tehran between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Badr al-Busaidi. The agreement includes a joint project to clear mines from the waterway and continued technical discussions to establish permanent management of the route.
Following the meeting, Oman's foreign minister expressed optimism about breaking the current impasse, stating he "hopes to announce soon a temporary corridor for the Strait of Hormuz and practical arrangements for the return of safe navigation." However, Tehran officials clarified this does not represent a full return to normal operations. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi emphasized that "Hormuz is closed, and we have complete control over it."
Iran made clear the strait will not reopen in practice unless the United States "accepts Iran's conditions."
Alongside the Omani agreement, Iran sent a firm message stating the strait would only fully reopen if the United States fulfills its commitments, lifts the naval blockade on Iranian ports, and restores authorization for Iranian oil sales. Gharibabadi clarified that operating the joint corridor would not prevent Tehran from exercising its right to self-defense.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday evening that the American Navy had completed mine clearance operations in international waters in the strait, warning that "any ship or boat that lays new mines will be destroyed immediately and systematically." The White House announced no talks with Iran are planned, and the State Department indicated it would take concrete steps to impose additional sanctions.
President Trump has also recently threatened Oman over its advancing talks with Iran, as both countries effectively assert control over the Strait of Hormuz. The president warned he would "bomb Oman to hell" if it cooperates with Iran against the United States.
