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... Negotiations between the two countries are "professional" and "forward-moving" and a deal would be struck "if certain third parties do not obstruct this process," he said.

Iran and Oman have been in discussions for several days about a management plan for the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as the focal point of the ongoing war between the US and the Islamic Republic.

Baghaei didn't mention any role of the US in its statement, except to say the closure of the strait was a result of attacks by Washington and Israel. ...

@#3

Yeah.

My view is currently along the lines of ... "I'll believe it when I see it."

That aside I agree with #2, that Iran and Oman seem to be the parties negotiating the opening of the Strait does speak volumes.

The countries in the Gulf region are trying to negotiate to open the Strait that Pres Trump's whimsical war had closed.

If the Strait does re-open, I suspect that Pres Trump will try to place himself front and center in the reason it re-opened.

His usual "me-me-me-me, it's all about me" refrain.

@#4 ... The countries in the Gulf region are trying to negotiate to open the Strait that Pres Trump's whimsical war had closed. ...

... and that they say they are negotiating among themselves, without the involvement of the US, is very significant.

Then there are OpEds like this ...