India, Aug. 9 -- Iran appears to be looking for a middle route out of its prolonged confrontation with the US as talks involving Oman gain momentum. Tehran has described its current relationship with Washington as a 'neither war nor peace' situation, suggesting that the country wants to move beyond an unstable standoff without giving up its key demands.

The latest diplomatic push centres on the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping remains severely restricted. Iran and Oman are discussing a possible temporary route through the critical waterway, but Tehran has made clear that a shipping arrangement alone will not resolve the wider dispute with Washington.

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