CBS report: Iran and Oman make progress in talks on Strait of Hormuz

Three officials told CBS News that talks between Oman and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz have made significant progress. The talks come amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, which led Tehran to close the passage. Oman and Iran are discussing an agreement on managing navigation in the strait, while Washington opposes it.

Three officials told CBS News today (Sunday) that talks between Oman and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz have made significant progress. The talks come amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, which led Tehran to close the passage in the strait. Oman and Iran announced in June that they are discussing an agreement on managing navigation in the strait, a move Washington strongly opposed. Meanwhile, Muscat designated an alternative route through its territorial waters, a step that angered Tehran, which responded with escalation and threats against ships. The talks were on the verge of collapse after Iran attacked Oman earlier this month, but progress is now being made. Oman, which aspires to neutrality, condemned the attack and summoned the Iranian ambassador for a reprimand.