Iran and Oman have advanced bilateral talks on Strait of Hormuz navigation through a joint foreign ministry working group established under the Islamabad Memorandum framework, finalizing coordinates for designated safe transit routes and arrangements for communicating them to international bodies as of early October 2026. This builds on August agreements for a temporary navigational corridor, joint mine clearance, and continued negotiations on permanent corridor design, traffic management, information sharing, and maritime services including costs, all while emphasizing respect for coastal state sovereignty and international law. Iranian officials have conditioned broader reopening on U.S. fulfillment of related commitments, while regional security statements from the IRGC highlight risks to unauthorized routes. Scheduled follow-on discussions with other Gulf states and IMO submission could influence timelines for any formal management accord.