Iran working to finalize Hormuz agreement with Oman, and other news from the Middle East
Iran is reportedly nearing a final agreement with Oman on managing the transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. This proposed plan aims to reopen the waterway to commercial shipping, a key demand of the United States. However, it remains uncertain whether the deal will satisfy Washington's criteria for reopening the strait.
The U.S. has been pushing for an acceptable deal to end the blockade of Iranian ports since Israel and the U.S. attacked Iran on February 28, effectively closing the strait. Iranian Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmail Baghaei confirmed that an understanding has been reached regarding the map of the transit route, but details of the agreement are still being finalized.
The 60-day deadline for finding a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran expired, and there is no indication of an extension as both sides remain far apart from their initial positions.
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