Iran Says Deal With Oman Close, But It Doesn’t Mean the Strait of Hormuz Will Open To All TrafficThe Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that Iran and Oman were close to reaching an agreement on a new shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, but that it wouldn’t guarantee that the waterway would be opened to all traffic. Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File PhotoAccording to media reports, the potential agreement would involve inbound ships traveling through the Strait on the Iranian side while outbound ships leaving the Persian Gulf would stay close to Oman. A US official speaking to the outlet denied that there would be any kind of toll. In recent days, Trump administration officials have spoken positively about the prospect of a deal over the Strait of Hormuz, though President Trump has continued to threaten Iran with destruction if an agreement isn’t reached soon.