Oman has stated positive discussions are underway with Iran regarding a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iranian warnings of a potential closure of the vital waterway. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that the deal, if finalized, would not immediately reopen the channel, a point of contention between the two nations. Both sides suggested on Saturday that discussions were progressing, but a timeline for a deal to materialize remained unclear. Oman’s foreign ministry cautioned against shipping attacks that could hinder the possibility of resuming maritime traffic. Iranian Talks Focused on a New Route
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