Iran & Oman cut Straits of Hormuz deal without US, war on hold, so is Netanyahu now a busted flush?
Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz corridor talks enter new phase despite US obstruction, informed source tells Press TV https://www.presstv.co.uk/Detail/2026/08/04/773731/Iran-Oman-Hormuz-corridor-talks-progress-despite-US-obstruction-source-tells-Press-TV The ongoing negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding the future operational arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz represent a pivotal moment in the region's strategic landscape amid the US destabilising activities. These discussions, which began in the very first days following the Iran-US ceasefire on April 8 and entered a more serious phase after the June 18 agreement to end the imposed war, are a testament to Iran's commitment to diplomatic engagement and its determination to safeguard its legitimate sovereign rights. However, what should have been a straightforward bilateral process between two littoral states has been systematically disrupted and derailed by the United States and certain regional actors acting in concert with Washington. Their obstructionism has not only delayed a mutually beneficial outcome but has also exposed the hollow nature of American influence in a region where Iran's strategic interests are paramount and non-negotiable, a senior Iranian official aware of the details of ongoing negotiations told Press TV. Iran's good faith and diplomatic commitment From the very outset, Iran demonstrated unwavering seriousness in fulfilling its obligations under Clause 5 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the presidents of the Islamic Republic and the US. The consultations with Oman were pursued with diligence, and Iran extended the same spirit of cooperation to discussions with other countries in the region, the senior official source said. This approach reflects Tehran's genuine desire to reach a structured, legal, and operational framework that ensures the safe and secure passage of traffic through the Strait while respecting the rights and considerations of the littoral state that has been most adversely affected by the abuse of this waterway by the US. The expectation, clearly stipulated within the 30-day period outlined in Clause 5, was that an outcome would be reached through constructive dialogue. Iran entered these negotiations with a clear vision, which centered on establishing arrangements that would protect its national interests and regional security without the need to resort to confrontation, the knowledgeable source said. Yet, despite Iran's strategic patience and diplomatic goodwill, the process was effectively derailed by the obstructive interventions of the United States and certain regional countries that have chosen to align themselves with Washington's destabilizing agenda. It has now been more than two weeks since the negotiations with the Omani side entered a new and decisive phase. The progress achieved during this period has been significant, and a bilateral Iran-Oman agreement is within reach. The remaining obstacle is the continued obstruction by the United States and its regional accomplices, the official told Press TV. Should this interference cease, he noted, there is every reason to believe that the two littoral states can finalize an arrangement that serves their mutual interests and upholds the principles of sovereignty and international law. The delay in achieving that is not a result of Iranian intransigence but a direct consequence of external meddling by powers that have no legitimate stake in this matter, he added. Legitimate objective of the central corridor The objective of these negotiations is not to disrupt global shipping or to create tension in the strategic waterway, as Western media outlets frequently and falsely claim. Rather, the goal is to reach agreement on a new corridor that fully safeguards Iran's sovereign rights and addresses the legitimate concerns of a nation that has been directly harmed by the aggressive actions of the United States and its regional allies. The abuse of this maritime choke point by American naval forces and their accomplices, who have used it as a launching point for unprovoked and illegal attacks against Iran, has left Tehran with no choice but to demand a fundamental restructuring of the existing arrangements and define a new maritime order, the official told Press TV, wishing anonymity. The proposed central corridor represents a practical and lawful solution. Once this corridor becomes operational, both the northern and southern routes will be discontinued, he noted. This does not represent an act of aggression or blockade but a measured and necessary adjustment to ensure that the Strait can no longer be weaponized against Iran's territorial integrity. The central corridor will provide for the safe passage of commercial and civilian traffic while simultaneously ensuring that Iran's national security is no longer compromised by the presence of hostile naval forces operating in close proximity to its shores....
Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz corridor talks enter new phase despite US obstruction, informed source tells Press TV https://www.presstv.co.uk/Detail/2026/08/04/773731/Iran-Oman-Hormuz-corridor-talks-progress-despite-US-obstruction-source-tells-Press-TV The ongoing negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding the future operational arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz represent a pivotal moment in the region's strategic landscape amid the US destabilising activities. These discussions, which began in the very first days following the Iran-US ceasefire on April 8 and entered a more serious phase after the June 18 agreement to end the imposed war, are a testament to Iran's commitment to diplomatic engagement and its determination to safeguard its legitimate sovereign rights. However, what should have been a straightforward bilateral process between two littoral states has been systematically disrupted and derailed by the United States and certain regional actors acting in concert with Washington. Their obstructionism has not only delayed a mutually beneficial outcome but has also exposed the hollow nature of American influence in a region where Iran's strategic interests are paramount and non-negotiable, a senior Iranian official aware of the details of ongoing negotiations told Press TV. Iran's good faith and diplomatic commitment From the very outset, Iran demonstrated unwavering seriousness in fulfilling its obligations under Clause 5 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the presidents of the Islamic Republic and the US. The consultations with Oman were pursued with diligence, and Iran extended the same spirit of cooperation to discussions with other countries in the region, the senior official source said. This approach reflects Tehran's genuine desire to reach a structured, legal, and operational framework that ensures the safe and secure passage of traffic through the Strait while respecting the rights and considerations of the littoral state that has been most adversely affected by the abuse of this waterway by the US. The expectation, clearly stipulated within the 30-day period outlined in Clause 5, was that an outcome would be reached through constructive dialogue. Iran entered these negotiations with a clear vision, which centered on establishing arrangements that would protect its national interests and regional security without the need to resort to confrontation, the knowledgeable source said. Yet, despite Iran's strategic patience and diplomatic goodwill, the process was effectively derailed by the obstructive interventions of the United States and certain regional countries that have chosen to align themselves with Washington's destabilizing agenda. It has now been more than two weeks since the negotiations with the Omani side entered a new and decisive phase. The progress achieved during this period has been significant, and a bilateral Iran-Oman agreement is within reach. The remaining obstacle is the continued obstruction by the United States and its regional accomplices, the official told Press TV. Should this interference cease, he noted, there is every reason to believe that the two littoral states can finalize an arrangement that serves their mutual interests and upholds the principles of sovereignty and international law. The delay in achieving that is not a result of Iranian intransigence but a direct consequence of external meddling by powers that have no legitimate stake in this matter, he added. Legitimate objective of the central corridor The objective of these negotiations is not to disrupt global shipping or to create tension in the strategic waterway, as Western media outlets frequently and falsely claim. Rather, the goal is to reach agreement on a new corridor that fully safeguards Iran's sovereign rights and addresses the legitimate concerns of a nation that has been directly harmed by the aggressive actions of the United States and its regional allies. The abuse of this maritime choke point by American naval forces and their accomplices, who have used it as a launching point for unprovoked and illegal attacks against Iran, has left Tehran with no choice but to demand a fundamental restructuring of the existing arrangements and define a new maritime order, the official told Press TV, wishing anonymity. The proposed central corridor represents a practical and lawful solution. Once this corridor becomes operational, both the northern and southern routes will be discontinued, he noted. This does not represent an act of aggression or blockade but a measured and necessary adjustment to ensure that the Strait can no longer be weaponized against Iran's territorial integrity. The central corridor will provide for the safe passage of commercial and civilian traffic while simultaneously ensuring that Iran's national security is no longer compromised by the presence of hostile naval forces operating in close proximity to its shores....