Oman-mediated talks on the Strait of Hormuz continue as Washington signals optimism and Tehran plays down

Iran is continuing negotiations with Oman on an arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while US officials speak of an imminent deal; Trump says he called off "the biggest attack since World War II" to give diplomacy a chance, even as Tehran denies holding direct talks with Washington. Mediators hope a reopened strait would pave the way for resumed nuclear negotiations. For Türkiye and Europe the outcome is directly felt: the strait's closure is driving the energy prices already weighing on inflation.

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