Trump Promises Iran Talks as Tehran Eyes Oman Shipping Deal

President Donald Trump announced that new talks with Iran would take place, though he declined to set a deadline for reaching an agreement. This comes after Trump had previously stated he called off an imminent U.S. attack on Iran.

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Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked for time to complete a deal that would lead to “the immediate, complete and total” reopening of the strait and “an end to Iran’s nuclear threat”.

Meanwhile, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, told state television that a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz was close. Baqaei also stated that Iran had no plans to receive a delegation or send one to any talks, directly contradicting Trump's assertion.

On Saturday night, Trump had claimed on social media that Iran and other Middle Eastern nations had requested time to complete a deal. He suggested this deal would lead to the "immediate, complete and total" reopening of the strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat, urging Tehran to "rapidly make a deal."

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Tehran must “rapidly make a deal”.

The conflicting statements highlight the complex and tense diplomatic situation surrounding Iran's nuclear program and regional security. The proposed deal with Oman could offer a new pathway for maritime trade, potentially easing some of the economic pressures on Iran.

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a deal was close with Oman over a new route through the strait of Hormuz, and that it had no plans to receive a delegation or send an Iranian one to any talks.