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Aug 8, 2026
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Iran, Oman ‘very close’ to agreement over Hormuz as Tehran seeks U.S. compensation
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Iran, Oman ‘very close’ to agreement over Hormuz as Tehran seeks U.S. compensation
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Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Aug. 6.
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Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there.
A U.S. official, who declined to be identified, said on Friday that Washington anticipated an agreement soon between Iran and Oman, which…
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