Iranian state broadcaster IRIB said a possible agreement with Oman would not mean the Strait of Hormuz would reopen immediately. Citing an informed source on August 5, IRIB said talks on future shipping arrangements in the strait are taking place only between Tehran and Muscat, with no US involvement.

The source said any potential Iran-Oman arrangement over vessel traffic should not be interpreted as an immediate reopening of the waterway. According to Tehran's position, the strait will remain closed even if an agreement is reached with Oman while alleged US violations continue.

IRIB said reopening would depend on a change in US behavior and correction of the alleged violations. Earlier Iranian media reports said Tehran was close to an understanding with Oman on a new maritime transit corridor if the United States stopped interfering in the talks. Iranian officials have repeatedly accused Washington of seeking to influence the negotiations through military threats and of delaying an agreement.