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Tehran says the Muscat track is advancing positively

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Flat map shows a single dashed line between Tehran and Muscat across Iran, Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran described the Muscat track as advancing and denied direct U.S. talks.Illustration · not evidence

Iran said its talks with Oman on passage through the Strait of Hormuz were advancing positively, while continuing to deny direct negotiations with Washington. A Qatari official separately said diplomatic efforts to end the war were ongoing.

Context

Both sides now report progress on the same file through different rooms. A routing agreement signed in Muscat would reopen traffic without either capital having to concede the point it has been arguing about since June.

Local time
6:00 PM Tehran time, Aug 4, 2026
Location
Tehran, Iran / Muscat, Oman
Relationship
Update
Source