Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz
The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway.
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The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway.
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Tehran has announced that Iran and Oman have agreed on the geographic route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that the US was not involved in the agreement. At the same time, the US President has claimed Hormuz negotiations with Iran are “moving along very nicely”.
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