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Iran and Oman near deal on Hormuz shipping lanes, pending US action

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Iran has announced that a deal with Oman to establish new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz is nearing completion. However, Iran insists the waterway will only reopen after the United States meets unspecified conditions. While a US official confirmed the agreement is close, Iran's Foreign Minister stated that no direct talks are occurring with the US, with communication happening through intermediaries. AI

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Iran and Oman near deal on Hormuz shipping lanes, pending US action

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

    Iran says Oman deal is in ‘final stages’ but US must act to open Hormuz

    Iran said on Sunday that a deal ⁠with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz was in its final stages but reiterated that the waterway would only reopen once the United States met other conditions. A US official said on Friday that an agreement between Iran and O…

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