Iran blames US for Hormuz closure as Oman talks continue

Iran blames US for Hormuz closure as Oman talks continue Iran says negotiations with Oman remain under way in Tehran as efforts continue to address the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruption to global shipping. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iranian and Omani officials had held several rounds of discussions since talks began last week, including further meetings on Thursday. Baghaei blamed US and Israeli military operations for destabilising the vital waterway.