Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated on August 26, 2026, that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite a temporary transit agreement with Oman. He emphasized that the waterway will not be fully opened until the United States returns to its commitments under the existing memorandum of understanding.
In contrast, US President Donald Trump announced that all mines have been cleared and detonated from the strait’s international waters. Trump also warned that any ships laying new mines in the area would be "destroyed."
Tehran clarified that the agreement with Oman on routes through the Strait of Hormuz does not indicate that the strait is open for navigation.
This ongoing disagreement highlights the tensions surrounding the strategic waterway, a critical passage for global oil transportation.
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