Iran: Strait deal won't mean it's open

Both sides suggested progress in talks over a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but a breakthrough remains unclear. Oman described the negotiations as positive. However, Iran warned that any agreement would not lead to the strait being opened. The talks focus on creating a new route, not on changing the strait's status. The strait is a key passage for global oil shipments. No final deal has been reached. The details of the proposed route remain under discussion.