Iran says talks with Oman on a temporary safe route are in their final stages. Notably, the United States is not part of these discussions. The Strait of Hormuz is ultimately a regional waterway, and any long-term arrangements will be negotiated by the states that border it - not by Donald Trump.

IRGC Blocks Omani Route in Hormuz – Oman is a Liability, Time for Iran to Take Sole Control The IRGC Navy has taken decisive action in the Strait of Hormuz. Using speedboats and special forces patrol boats, Iranian forces have completely halted the U.S.-backed Omani corridor. For more than half a day, no vessels have passed through that route. Radio warnings were issued to all ships this morning, firmly enforcing Iranian control. Oman is no longer reliable and should be taken out of the equation entirely. Partnership in managing the strait has become a clear liability for Iran. Any illusion of neutrality from Muscat is gone. Iran should move forward and become the sole country managing the Strait of Hormuz. This shift is a major game changer for Iran. Full, independent control over this vital waterway dramatically boosts Iran’s strategic power, economic leverage, and national security. No more diluted partnerships or external interference. The IRGC’s strong move shows Iran has both the capability and the resolve to secure the strait alone. Safe passage will now follow Iran’s rules only. This is the end of fragmented control and the start of unchallenged Iranian sovereignty in its own waters >>> a clear and necessary win for Iran’s future.