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Iran war live: Tehran-Oman talks on Hormuz ‘positive’; ship hit in Red Sea
Iran says talks with Oman are proceeding ‘positively’ as US officials say a deal could be possible soon.
Hormuz crisis is commercial, not military problem, says David Des Roches
Published On 5 Aug 2026
- Diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ramp up, with Iran saying talks with Oman are proceeding “positively”.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also reports “progress” in the talks on the strait, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests an agreement could be possible as early as “today or tomorrow”.
