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Iran Is Playing for Time as Midterms Loom for Trump

Iran and Oman appear close to an agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but the remaining issues are substantial. Tehran would control inbound traffic while Oman would oversee outbound shipping…

  • Iran aims to delay midterm elections for Trump by negotiating Strait of Hormuz access.
  • U.S. opposes Iran controlling shipping lanes, concerns over transit fees and sanctions.
  • Saudi Arabia's Yemen conflict and Red Sea coalition heighten regional tensions.

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