Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz with “voluntary fees” that would ensure Tehran does not exercise sole control of the vital waterway.
US President Donald Trump says Washington is having “very friendly talks” with Tehran but suggests he is not prepared for prolonged negotiations.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Trump later on Tuesday with the US-Israeli war on Iran topping the agenda.
Elsewhere, Saudi Arabia has condemned a drone attack launched by Iran-backed groups in Iraq that targeted Riyadh as well as oil facilities in the Eastern Province.
