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Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Oman and Iran are engaged in positive talks to secure a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but no timeline for a finalized agreement has been set.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that reopening the strait depends on conditions including compensation from the US for alleged violations of a ceasefire deal.
- Iran demands the US meet six conditions, such as ending threats, lifting naval blockades, and releasing frozen assets, before the strait can fully reopen.
- The US is applying diplomatic, economic, and military tools to ensure safe passage through the strait, with officials downplaying Iranian threats to impose transit fees.
- The UAE reported a missile attack by Iran on an Adnoc-affiliated tanker passing through the strait, with no casualties reported, while Oman warned against attacks that could disrupt shipping.
