Iran says route through Hormuz agreed with Oman, but deal yet to be finalised

Iran says route through Hormuz agreed with Oman, but deal yet to be finalised Iran has reached an agreement with Oman on a shipping route map for the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of technical negotiations, Defa Press reported, citing Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. “Despite US obstruction, the talks have made positive progress over the past three weeks and an agreement has been reached on the shipping route map. ” Baghaei added that both sides were still negotiating outstanding issues, including a statement to be issued by Tehran and Muscat.