Negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormuz in ‘final stages,’ Iranian FM says

By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Jon Haworth

Last Updated: August 2, 2026, 11:27 AM MDT

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz are in their “final stages” and are “on the way to being finalized,” according to Iranian state media.

In a social media post, state news agency IRNA reported that Araghchi made the remarks at the start of a government meeting Sunday, where he presented an update on the talks between Iran and Oman.

"Referring to the progress of the talks, he announced that the negotiations are on the way to being finalized and are in their final stages," the post said.

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