Iran Announces Hormuz Shipping Route Agreement With Oman, Barring US/Israel-Linked Vessels

Iran said it reached an agreement with Oman on a proposed shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, a potential step toward reopening the waterway to commercial traffic. Iran's deputy foreign minister said the framework does not automatically reopen the strait and would bar vessels linked to the US or Israel, requiring 'compensation' from hostile states before transit. The deal followed days of reported progress after Tehran and Muscat confirmed coordinates for new shipping routes on Aug 5-6. Washington was not a direct party to the agreement.