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Security · Full coverage

Iran Negotiates Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz with Oman, Denies Talks with US

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Kan News · Aug 2, 2026

What happened

Iran is negotiating with Oman to secure a temporary safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz but denies holding talks with the US. The strait will remain closed while US attacks continue. Negotiations also aim to halt regional attacks and resume Iranian oil exports.

  • 01Iran denies current talks with the US but negotiates with Oman for safe passage through Hormuz.
  • 02The strait will not reopen while US military attacks persist in the region.
  • 03Negotiations include stopping attacks by pro-Iranian groups in Iraq and resuming oil exports.
  • 04The new route will have designated entry and exit corridors to ensure security.
  • 05Middle Eastern mediators plan to increase engagement with both Iran and the US soon.
  • 06Iranian official Abbas Araghchi says talks with Oman are in final stages but details remain undisclosed.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Donald TrumpAbbas Araghchi
OrganizationsWest Asia News Agency, Reuters
PlacesIran, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, Iraq, Washington, Tehran

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Iran Negotiates Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz with Oman, Denies Talks with US
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 2, 2026
Iran and Oman Make Progress on Strait of Hormuz Talks While Nuclear Issues Remain Unclear
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewAug 2, 2026
Iran and Oman Make Progress in Negotiations Over Strait of Hormuz Passage

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