Iran and Oman are nearing a deal on managing maritime traffic…

Iran and Oman are nearing a deal on managing maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, establishing temporary routes and granting Iran control over ships entering the Persian Gulf, though the agreement does not automatically reopen the strait. The reopening remains contingent on U.S. compliance with Iran's conditions.

Consensus

Iran and Oman are close to reaching an agreement on maritime traffic management in the Strait of Hormuz.
The agreement will establish temporary shipping routes through the strait.
Iran will have control over ships entering the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz.
The agreement does not automatically restore full navigation through the strait.
The deal is subject to approval by Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
No transit fees will be charged for ships passing through the strait.
The agreement is expected to be announced in the coming days.

Points of divergence

Even after signing the agreement, ship passage through the strait will not automatically resume unless the U.S. fulfills Iran's conditions, including compensation and lifting sanctions. — kommersant
The agreement is about a temporary route, and its implementation involves military coordination between Iran and Oman. — interfax
The agreement on key points has been reached and may be announced soon. — tg_tass_agency
Iran and Oman have reached a consensus on the full reopening of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. — vesti
The agreement is conditional on third parties not interfering, with no mention of U.S. involvement. — tg_moscowtimes_ru

Coverage (20 sources)

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Agreement with Oman will not automatically open the Strait of Hormuz — Коммерсантъ
Iran demanded compensation from the US for opening the Strait of Hormuz — Коммерсантъ
Aragchi stated that Iran and Oman are close to an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс
Iran and Oman reached understanding on main points of agreement on opening the Strait of Hormuz. It may be published... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Al-Arabiya: Iran and Oman have agreed on the contours of the deal for the Strait of Hormuz — Коммерсантъ
Iran and Oman reached an agreement on the issue of the Strait of Hormuz — Вести
Reuters: Iran will retain control of the Strait of Hormuz — The Moscow Times
Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the key points of the agreement on opening the Strait of Hormuz. It may be made public... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Reuters: Deal on the Strait of Hormuz will give Iran control over ships — Коммерсантъ
USA, Iran and Oman agreed on principles for announcing the Strait of Hormuz — Коммерсантъ
Iran and Oman are close to concluding a temporary agreement on the Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that negotiations with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz are proceeding positively — Интерфакс
Fars: The US hinders negotiations between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz — Вести
Iran and Oman are close to an agreement on resuming navigation in the Strait of Hormuz — Вести
NYT: Iran and Oman close to concluding agreement on Strait of Hormuz — Коммерсантъ
NYT awaits quick agreement between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс
Iran and Oman continue negotiations on safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс
Iran does not conduct negotiations with the US, dialogue continues only with Oman on shipping issues in the Strait of Hormuz, stated p... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Iran and Oman almost agreed on passage through the Strait of Hormuz — Вести
Aragchi stated that contacts between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz are about to conclude — Коммерсантъ

Iran and Oman are nearing a deal on managing maritime traffic…

Consensus

Points of divergence

Coverage (20 sources)

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