Both sides suggest progress in talks to agree a new shipping route through the strait, but a breakthrough remains unclear.
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Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – as it happened
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06.08.2026
War on Iran: Iran and Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz deal
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06.08.2026
Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman
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06.08.2026
"Reuters": The plan of Iran and Oman regarding Hormuz may not be implemented
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