Iran and Oman have advanced bilateral talks on managing navigation, maritime services, and related costs in the Strait of Hormuz, with joint statements in June and August 2026 establishing a working group between their foreign ministries to develop a framework respecting the sovereignty and sovereign rights of the two coastal states. Recent progress includes agreement on temporary navigational corridors, joint mine-clearance projects, and proposed route adjustments that shift inbound traffic toward Iranian waters, though full implementation remains linked to broader diplomatic conditions such as sanctions relief and ceasefire commitments under prior U.S.-Iran understandings. These developments reflect ongoing technical negotiations aimed at a permanent corridor and administration mechanism, with Iranian officials describing talks as nearing final stages while emphasizing that any reopening depends on external factors.