Iran-Oman talks on new Hormuz maritime route; reopening tied to US compliance

Iran's foreign minister Araghchi announced Monday's meeting in Oman will focus on establishing a new maritime route in the Strait of Hormuz, clarifying that the agreement does not imply reopening the strait. Reopening is explicitly linked to US compliance with the Islamabad understanding, signaling a conditional de-escalation that could affect global oil flows.