Iran, Oman Near Hormuz Corridor Deal, But Crisis Remains
TL;DR
Iran and Oman say they are close to finalizing a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran proposing routes largely in its waters and even tolls, while the US demands open, toll-free transit; a joint statement is still pending, and the deal would not by itself reopen the waterway or end the broader crisis.
- Hormuz deal ‘close’: What’s the latest on each side’s positions? Al Jazeera
- An agreement on the Strait of Hormuz is taking shape – but not one Trump wants CNN
- Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
- Possible Strait of Hormuz deal, Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon and other news in the Mideast AP News
- Iran says deal 'close' to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Trump says he prefers 'not to kill' KATU
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