Iran and Oman in Talks Over Temporary Hormuz Corridor Amid US Standoff

Iran and Oman have been holding intermittent talks over several weeks regarding the management of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions come as Iran's standoff with the United States continues without resolution. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy chokepoint, having handled approximately one-fifth of worldwide oil and liquefied natural gas shipments prior to the onset of conflict in February. The two countries are exploring arrangements for a temporary corridor through the strategic waterway.