Iranian diplomats signal possible Hormuz reopening amid US-Iran talks, IRGC denies deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Qatari and American diplomats that Tehran was ready to make concessions on the Strait of Hormuz, including a proposal that would let vessels enter Iranian waters and exit through Oman. The suggestion was reported by Israeli outlet N12 and journalist Barak Ravid.

An official quoted by the state-affiliated Fars News Agency rejected the reports, stating, "There is no agreement whatsoever regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the reports published on the subject are false."

The discussion follows a recent escalation in which Iran attacked ships navigating a route through Omani waters that the United States had opened. Iran maintains it wants to charge tolls for ships crossing the strait, a practice it says is justified despite international legal objections.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his social platform that Iran and other regional partners had asked the United States to hold off on a planned multi-week attack, describing the request as part of a broader deal that would include the "immediate, complete and total opening of the Hormuz Strait" and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. Trump said he had agreed to cancel the attack pending a rapid agreement.

Trump also noted that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had urged restraint, emphasizing dialogue to reduce escalation. Oman reportedly supported the proposal, though analysts question whether Araghchi's position aligns with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which has historically opposed concessions in negotiations with Washington.