Iranian Official: US Trying to Derail Iran-Oman Talks on Hormuz

BlockBeats News, August 4th. On August 4th, the Iran News Network referenced a senior Iranian official as saying that the U.S. government is trying to obstruct ongoing negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite U.S. interference, talks between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz have entered a "new phase."

U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo stated on August 4th at the U.S. State Department that the most urgent and closely watched issue at the moment is the matter concerning the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. is currently engaged in relevant dialogues and negotiations between Oman and Iran, discussing how to enable more ships to safely pass through the strait in the short term.