# Iran and Oman Reach Preliminary Understanding on Hormuz Shipping Route

2026-08-06T17:36:58+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Iran and Oman have reached a “fundamental understanding” on the coordinates of a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian officials said, with a joint statement expected after technical details are settled. The proposed framework would allow commercial vessels to pass through Iranian territorial waters under an arrangement agreed with Muscat. Major disputes remain. Reuters reports that Iran wants authority over inbound traffic and has sought fees of 5% to 7% of cargo values, while Oman has discussed about 3%. Washington opposes Iranian permits or mandatory charges and insists on freedom of navigation. Commercial traffic has fallen to eight ships a day from about 130 before the conflict, Times Now reports.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/world/middle-east/iran-says-talks-with-oman-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-route-reach-fundamental-understanding-article-155317619>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/world/middle-east/iran-us-oman-close-to-hormuz-deal-the-key-sticking-points-explained-article-155317668>
- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/world/20-cargo-fine-ban-on-hostile-nations-six-key-takeaways-from-iran-oman-hormuz-deal-11876462>

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