article author: AFP Author: AFP ID: 1787719526902415300 Wed, 2026-08-26 04: 34 TEHRAN: Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary transit corridor and mine-clearing for the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran warned on Wednesday that the vital waterway will not be reopened unless the United States ends the war. Washington has announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran into submission, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatening the Islamic republic with “economic asphyxiation. ” Main category: Middle East Tags: War in Iran Strait of Hormuz Oman Iran



