Iran and Oman have agreed on a plan for maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint for global energy trade. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei said on Aug. 15 local time that discussions between the two countries were still continuing despite what he described as U.S. interference. The statement points to ongoing coordination over transit through one of the world’s most strategically important waterways while also underscoring broader regional tensions involving Washington.