Iran Says It Has Agreed Hormuz Shipping Route With Oman

Iran says it has agreed with Oman on a geographic shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, with its foreign ministry spokesman saying the deal is "in the final stages". Tehran claims the United States was not involved, while the US President has said Hormuz negotiations with Iran are "moving along very nicely".

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Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz

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A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was "in the final stages".

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NYT 15h ago

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.

BBC 11h ago

Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman

A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was "in the final stages".

Euronews 16h ago

Iran and Oman agree route for ships in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says

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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