Hormuz Deal Progress

U.S., Iranian and Omani officials say talks on reopening Hormuz are advancing.

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Iran and Oman make progress on deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, officials say

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Iran and Oman have made progress toward a temporary agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with U.S. involvement in indirect talks, officials said Tuesday. The emerging arrangement would route inbound Persian Gulf shipping through an Iranian-controlled lane and outbound traffic through an Omani-controlled lane, with fees charged for safe-passage services. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said talks had advanced but no deal was final, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an agreement could come “today or tomorrow.” Key disputes over control and shipping terms remain unresolved.

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