As part of an Iran-Oman proposal under negotiation, Iranian officials would maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz's inbound route, while vessels would coordinate transit through the outbound route with Omani officials, who would then notify Iran, Reuters reported on Aug. 4. The report came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a "last chance" for Iran to reach a deal with the United States before more intense U.S. strikes against Iran begin.