US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Progress is being made between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and "we expect a deal soon," a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday. Once a deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift its blockade of Iranian ports, the official said. "There is progress between Oman and Iran on the Strait, and we expect a deal…

al-monitor.com ·2d ago

A US official has stated that progress is being made between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, and a deal is expected soon. According to the official, once a deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift its blockade of Iranian ports.

The US official also mentioned that US actions will continue to be performance-based and tied to Iran's implementation of its commitments.

The reports of a potential deal come after Secretary of State, who is not further identified, noted that progress had been made in talks and that the US was hoping for an agreement.

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