Iran and Oman hold talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East

In Iran on 25 August 2026, Iran and Oman held talks on a temporary corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and a mine-clearing plan. Iran and Oman said they discussed the corridor, and IRNA and the New York Post wrote that the two sides agreed on a temporary maritime corridor. Bloomberg wrote that the two push talks for an ‘interim’ reopening of the strait.

TASS quoted a diplomat as saying Iran will hold talks with Oman on managing Hormuz within 60 days. Reuters wrote that the talks come as the impasse with the US drags on, and oil prices fell by $2 on the news.