Iranian officials have revealed that their country is close to reaching an agreement with Oman on maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz to protect the interests and security of both nations.
On Sunday, 2 Aug 2026 GMT+7, Iran disclosed that it is nearing a deal with Oman regarding a new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after the U.S. canceled a major planned attack to pave the way for diplomatic efforts.
Ismail Baga, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, told national television on Sunday that his country is close to finalizing an agreement with Oman, located on the opposite side of the strait, about a new maritime route through this key passage.
“We are now about to reach an understanding on a route acceptable to both sides—not both the northern and southern routes—but one that respects the sovereignty rights of both sides and protects our national interests and security,” he said.
However, he emphasized that this agreement does not mean reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Baga's remarks came just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Saturday that the U.S. and Israel had agreed to suspend a new attack on Iran, stating that a “framework” for an agreement had emerged.
“We have just been requested by Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to suspend any attacks because a framework agreement has been approved,” Trump's post stated.
“In response to this request, I have agreed to cancel the attacks for the future benefit of the world, and likewise, for the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, on condition that an agreement can be reached quickly.”
It remains unclear what the U.S. president specifically meant about the status of the negotiations, while Iranian media denied reports that Tehran had asked Trump not to launch attacks.
Meanwhile, Hassan Qashqavi, a member of the Iranian Parliament and spokesperson for the National Security Commission, revealed on Sunday that intermediaries are trying to revive the so-called "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" which Iran and the U.S. agreed on last June.
This memorandum was not intended as a complete peace agreement but as a first step toward negotiations for a comprehensive accord, even though it included provisions related to the Strait of Hormuz.
“They know that the main and key issue now is the Strait of Hormuz, so exchanges of views have begun,” Qashqavi said.
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Source:cna