WANA (Aug 07) – American news outlet MS Now reported early Friday, citing unnamed sources, that Oman has agreed to a framework agreement with Iran for the temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

 

According to the report, diplomats declined to provide specific details regarding the temporary agreement or remaining unresolved issues. However, an Iranian official told the outlet that the deal establishes new shipping lanes, allowing commercial vessels to enter the Persian Gulf through an Iran-controlled route and exit via a corridor under Omani control.

 

MS Now claimed the proposal serves as an “interim agreement” intended to pave the way for a new ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, as well as the resumption of nuclear talks.

 

The U.S. outlet further alleged that the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the United States will participate in the official announcement of the deal.

 

Additionally, an official from a Persian Gulf nation stated that members of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) support the arrangements.

 

Officials have not yet specified a timeline for the formal announcement of the agreement.

 

According to ship-tracking firm Kpler, this week, six oil tankers have exited the Strait of Hormuz, while 21 vessels have entered the waterway.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 22, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)