Negotiations between Iran and Oman over vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz have largely taken shape around a temporary route.
Kashkavi, speaking to Iranian state television, said the draft agreement would be submitted to senior officials for review. He said the final text and a joint statement by Iran and Oman were expected to be issued soon.
The temporary route could last two to four months
Iran has resumed negotiations with Oman, which borders the Strait of Hormuz, to establish a route that would ensure the safe passage of vessels.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on August 5 that the talks had reached their final stage. He said the route under discussion was a temporary one expected to remain in place for two to four months, and that the full reopening of the strait depended on the United States' position.
Tensions after the Iran-US agreement
In the first phase of an agreement reached between Iran and the United States on June 14 through Pakistan's mediation, the Strait of Hormuz was to be opened and Iran was to refrain from charging fees for crossings for 60 days in exchange for the United States releasing Iran's frozen assets.
After the agreement was signed, the United States did not release Iran's frozen assets and established an alternative passage route through Omani territorial waters. Iran considered these steps a violation of the agreement, restricted passage through the strait and opened fire on some vessels attempting to pass without authorization.
Tensions between Iran and the United States escalated into intense clashes around the Strait of Hormuz on July 8. After the clashes continued for about two weeks, Iran and Oman resumed talks on establishing a safe passage route for vessels.
