Riyadh/Tehran, August 6, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the framework of a proposed agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, according to reports citing senior sources.
Saudi-based Al Hadath and Al Arabiya news channels reported on Thursday that the agreement is awaiting approval from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and could be announced within days.
According to the reports, the proposed arrangement aims to restore navigation through the strategic waterway, with vessels entering the strait using a route closer to Iran and outbound vessels following a route near Oman. The sources said no transit fees or service charges would be imposed, while regional parties could participate in demining operations and technical procedures.
The reports further stated that after approval of the agreement, the United States and Iran would return to their peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) and activate Paragraph 5 related to reopening the strait and ensuring safe passage for commercial shipping.
Indirect communication between Tehran and Washington through mediators is reportedly in its final stage, the sources added.
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz escalated after Iran tightened restrictions on shipping on February 28, barring safe passage for vessels linked to Israel and the United States following joint strikes on Iranian territory.
In June, Iran and the US signed an MoU aimed at ending conflict on multiple fronts, including Lebanon. The two sides were expected to hold negotiations within a 60-day period to reach a broader agreement, though subsequent regional tensions have created uncertainty over the talks.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Acting Defence Minister Brigadier General Majid Ebn-e-Reza said the country’s armed forces remain prepared to respond to any threat, highlighting the role of Iran’s domestic defence industry.
“Every day, the signs of the enemy’s erosion of power become more evident; however, our Armed Forces, relying on the country’s defence industry, are fully equipped to respond to any threat,” Iran’s official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) quoted him as saying.
Ebn-e-Reza also warned that countries relying on foreign military systems for security would eventually recognise the strength of Iran’s indigenous defence capabilities.
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