# Iran, Oman Near Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz 2026-08-06T14:13:18+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Iran and Oman are close to finalising an agreement on a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports cited by Greater Kashmir. Iranian officials said the two sides had agreed on the route’s geographical coordinates and were preparing a joint statement after nearly two months of talks. Iran’s deputy foreign minister said the corridor could operate for two to four months, though details remain undisclosed. Iranian officials said the deal would not ensure safe passage without an end to what Tehran calls US naval pressure. Greater Kashmir reported that Iran sought transit fees of 5% to 7% of cargo value, while Oman discussed about 3%. Separately, UKMTO said a tanker heard two explosions near Oman, but the vessel and crew were safe and no environmental damage was reported. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com - greaterkashmir.com Tags: Maritime security, Oman, shipping, Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/tanker-reports-two-explosions-near-oman-in-strait-of-hormuz/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/tanker-reports-two-explosions-near-oman-in-strait-of-hormuz/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.