Iran and Oman have finalised the general framework of an agreement aimed at easing commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a development that could pave the way for the reopening of the strategic waterway and the restoration of energy supplies.

Hassan Ghashghavi, spokesperson for Iran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said the final text and details would be announced soon, but stressed that implementation remains subject to approval at the highest decision-making levels.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency, Ghashghavi said the general framework of the agreement had been determined and that Tehran and Muscat had reached broad consensus on its outline.

“We are waiting for both the final agreement and a joint statement that will clarify many of the general guidelines,” Ghashghavi said, adding that the public should wait for the definitive outcome.

He said the final news and details were expected to be published shortly, while emphasizing that final approval from senior authorities was still required before implementation.

Joint statement in final drafting stage

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said earlier that a joint statement between Tehran and Muscat was under review and in its final drafting stage.

Baghaei said negotiations between Iran and Oman were moving forward and that an agreement could be reached if “certain third parties” did not obstruct the process.

The proposed agreement centres on a new shipping arrangement through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially allowing commercial vessels to resume transit and helping restore energy supplies through the vital waterway.

US expects deal soon

The developments came as Washington also indicated that negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz were making progress.

A US official familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Friday that Washington expected Iran and Oman to reach a deal soon.

The official said the United States would lift its blockade of Iranian ports once an agreement was announced that restored commercial shipping without impediments.