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The end of the conflict moves further away after the expiry of the agreement between the United States and Iran

Washington threatens to bomb its former ally Oman, which is in talks with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the main stumbling block in the negotiations.

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The end of the conflict moves further away after the expiry of the agreement between the United States and Iran

A two-month memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran has expired. The agreement was signed on June 17 in an attempt to end the war. The conflict, which began on February 28, shows no signs of ending amid mutual recriminations and uncertainty. US President Donald Trump has threatened to extend attacks to Oman if it doesn't meet his demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

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