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Iran proposes barring US ships from Strait of Hormuz in Oman deal

Iran is proposing a deal with Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which would include barring US and Israeli ships and imposing fees on "hostile countries." This proposal is currently under review in Iran's parliament. The move has drawn criticism from former US officials, who view it as an escalation of demands rather than concessions. Additionally, Iranian naval forces reportedly conducted operations near the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a rise in oil prices and a drop in stocks. AI

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Iran proposes barring US ships from Strait of Hormuz in Oman deal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    Iran seeks to bar US ships as Hormuz deal with Oman advances

    Iran will seek to bar US and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz and require compensation from hostile countries before they are allowed to use it, according to local media reports on a proposed Iran-Oman deal to manage the crucial waterway. The agreement has become key to ex…