Hormuz deal involves ships entering Persian Gulf through Iran — WSJ

On 4 August 2026, Iran and Oman were reported to be close to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. Officials told the Associated Press the two countries made progress, and Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Baghaei said the talks continue positively. The Times of India described a temporary shipping corridor along a 'single route', and the New York Post and The Australian reported that both countries would collect a 'service fee'. The Wall Street Journal reported that the deal involves ships entering the Persian Gulf through Iran.

The United States disputes the proposed service fee plan, according to the Indian Express, and the New York Times wrote that the deal would come at a cost for Trump. TASS wrote that the agreement may formalize Tehran's control of the strait. Separately, Qatar's emir discussed de-escalation and US-Iran dialogue with Trump, and Trump said full-day talks with Iran had been good. Il Giornale wrote that Tehran is thinking of turning to Europe to clear mines from the strait.