Oman

The Iranian and Omani sides reached an understanding on the new routes following consultations, with details set to be presented to Gulf countries at the regional meeting in Muscat, Xinhua reported.

IRGC Navy says unauthorised vessels are barred, while Iran’s president says Tehran and Oman are working on a coordinated reopening plan.

A joint statement by the two countries, located on opposite sides of the narrow strait, said the proposed framework includes a “joint temporary navigational corridor” and both countries working to clear mines from the waterway.

The incident occurred on Saturday on Sultan Said bin Teymur Street after the vehicle deflected off the road.

Al Raisi also said that trust, friendship and mutual respect had long defined relations between Oman and India.

Oman is caught between Washington and Tehran as it negotiates with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump's remarks come as Tehran and Muscat continue talks on establishing a mechanism for secure commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Tensions remained high after Iran on Saturday urged Washington to “accept defeat”.

Iran and Oman have been in talks since late July over the navigation arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz.

CENTCOM said its forces disabled the vessel in the Gulf of Oman after its crew allegedly ignored warnings and attempted to breach the US blockade against Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi repeated Iran's position that an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz between Tehran and Muscat was in the 'final stages'.

'The reopening of the strategic waterway is contingent upon the United States accepting Iran's conditions and has no connection to the Iran-Oman negotiations.'

As per Iranian media reports, Iran and Oman are nearing a deal for managing shipping through the maritime chokepoint, with the final text and details to be announced soon.