Iran in talks with Oman over shipping route but not US, says Tehran
Baghaei’s discussion of a new middle route through the strait of Homuz would represent progress. Photograph: ReutersView image in fullscreenBaghaei’s discussion of a new middle route through the strait of Homuz would represent progress. Trump claimed he held off from launching the biggest strike on any country “since world war two” over the weekend after Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, rang him to urge diplomacy.
- ▪Baghaei’s discussion of a new middle route through the strait of Homuz would represent progress.
- ▪Photograph: ReutersView image in fullscreenBaghaei’s discussion of a new middle route through the strait of Homuz would represent progress.
- ▪Trump claimed he held off from launching the biggest strike on any country “since world war two” over the weekend after Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, rang him to urge diplomacy.
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- ▪ Trump promises new Iran talks as Tehran touts Hormuz shipping deal with Oman | First Thing — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Trump says Iran talks to resume after US called off major attack — International homepage
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Baghaei’s discussion of a new middle route through the strait of Homuz would represent progress. Photograph: ReutersView image in fullscreenBaghaei’s discussion of a new middle route through the strait of Homuz would represent progress. Photograph: ReutersIranIran in talks with Oman over shipping route but not US, says TehranIran discussing creation of temporary route through strait of Hormuz with its neighbour, says spokesperson Middle East crisis live – latest updates Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editorMon 3 Aug 2026 07.52 EDTLast modified on Mon 3 Aug 2026 07.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIran has been in discussion with Oman about the creation of a new temporary route through the strait of Hormuz that would allow commercial shipping to resume, but is not yet reviving talks…
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