The United States and Iran have intensified discussions to restore shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, a brief concession amid a temporary lull in hostilities, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
Over the weekend, Iran and Oman finalized an agreement that would permit vessels to transit the waterway safely, according to the WSJ.
The accord is not intended to end the broader conflict, but mediators hope that settling this contentious issue will ease tensions and pave the way for more substantive negotiations, the report added.
The parties remain divergent on several points, including whether transitcolleté charges should be imposed, the report said, citing a US official and mediators.
President Trump paused further attacks on Iran after nearly two weeks of strikes targeting Iranian maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and air defense assets, according to information provided by the US Central Command.
Oman dispatched a delegation to Tehran to commence discussions on Friday night, the report added, noting that progress has been reported by both sides.
This is a developing story.
