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[INTERNATIONAL] · Iran, Oman, United States, Qatar, Pakistan · 68 sources

Iran-Oman Hormuz Talks Near Completion as Trump Halts Iran Attack Plans FAST-MOVING

Iran and Oman say their negotiations on a new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz have entered the final stages. Both sides stress the proposed corridor will respect sovereign rights, be separate from the existing north‑south corridors and is not tied to whether the strait is reopened. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Foreign‑Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei repeatedly emphasized that the route is a bilateral safety mechanism and that the United States bears responsibility for the current closure.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a suspension of planned attacks on Iran, claiming that Tehran had agreed to open the waterway and that the talks would lead to a broader settlement. He also said new talks with Iranian officials would begin shortly. The United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan are reported to be working to revive the June 14‑point U.S.–Iran memorandum that would keep the strait open for 60 days without fees. Iran has denied any agreement to reopen the strait, and military officials called Trump’s statements a lie.

Traffic through the strait has fallen to its lowest level since the June cease‑fire, reflecting uncertainty over the diplomatic process. About 20 % of global oil consumption normally passes through the Hormuz corridor, so any change has significant market implications.

Entities: Abbas Araghchi · Donald Trump · Esmaeil Baghaei · Iran · Islamic Republic of Iran · Oman · Seyed Abbas Araghchi · Strait of Hormuz · Sultanate of Oman

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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

  • [● 3 SOURCES] President Donald Trump said U.S. forces were ready to strike Iran but cancelled the operation after a request from Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries. (Donald Trump via Truth Social)
  • [● 7 SOURCES] Iran and Oman are in the final stage of negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz. (Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks are in final stages.)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called President Trump to express concerns about possible retaliation from Iranian counter‑attacks. (Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Both the United States and Israel support the effort to quickly finalize the agreement on the Strait of Hormuz. (U.S. and Israeli officials)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The negotiations aim for the immediate, full, and definitive reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the termination of Iran's nuclear threat. (Negotiation statements)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Israel agreed to suspend new bombings against Iran alongside the United States. (Israeli officials)
  • [● 6 SOURCES] The United States announced it would suspend planned attacks on Iran to allow diplomatic space. (President Donald Trump said the US would hold off attacks after a request from Iran and regional countries.)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] U.S. officials had considered new large‑scale bombings of Iranian energy infrastructure, possibly over a weekend, but no green light was given. (U.S. officials)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] President Donald Trump said Iran will continue to pay until diplomatic negotiations resume and that he will not allow attacks on Iran. (White House spokesperson citing President Donald Trump)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Iran prepared a secret plan to expand regional conflict if the United States resumes attacks. (Report in The New York Times cited in Hebrew article)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Iranian regime must change its behavior. (Marco Rubio, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Iran‑Oman negotiations are in their final stages. (Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghai; Omani officials)

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