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War on Iran: Iran and Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz deal

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Iran and Oman agree on new coordinates for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

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  1. Semafor

    Oman's plan to end Strait of Hormuz impasse faces stiff opposition (opens Semafor)

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    The plan centers on a key section of international maritime law, whose application is opposed by both Iran and the West.

  2. Al-Monitor

    Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Iran on Sunday said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the US called off major strikes to allow for diplomacy. US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that his country and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran, saying the "per…

  3. Al-Monitor

    Iran-Oman Hormuz route talks near 'completion': What to know (opens Al-Monitor)

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    The new framework would give Iran a greater role in managing one of the world’s most strategically important maritime choke points.

  4. New York Post

    Iran, Oman near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz with both countries collecting ‘service fee’: report (opens New York Post)

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    Iran and Oman are close to an agreement to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic that would see both countries collect a so-called "service fee" to cover environmental and security costs.

  5. Al-Monitor

    The emerging Iran-Oman Hormuz deal: What's at stake? (opens Al-Monitor)

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    A framework that gives Tehran a formal role in determining how ships move through the waterway could strengthen its hand in future negotiations with the US.

  6. Washington Times

    Iran says talks with Oman over Hormuz progressing (opens Washington Times)

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    Negotiations between Oman and Iran over future control over the Strait of Hormuz are making significant progress, Iran's foreign ministry announced on Tuesday, as Washington touts an incoming deal to reopen the waterway.

  7. Semafor

    Iran, Oman signal Hormuz deal (opens Semafor)

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    Analysts cautioned the deal was unlikely to resolve the wider disputes fueling the conflict.

  8. Al Jazeera

    War on Iran: Iran and Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz deal (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Iran and Oman agree on new coordinates for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

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