{
  "id": 1170612,
  "title": "Iran, Oman near Hormuz deal as ship attacks mount",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/iran-oman-near-hormuz-deal-as-ship-attacks-mount",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-15T16:57:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/iran-oman-home-in-on-hormuz-strait-deal-as-ship-attacks-mount/articleshow/133265965.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran and Oman seem to be inching closer to reaching a deal regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions between the Islamic Republic and the US continue to escalate. According to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, a \"shipping map\" is part of a broader accord that will govern traffic through the strait and uphold the sovereignty of both nations. The details of any potential transit fees or security arrangements for vessels remain unclear, with further talks scheduled. The attacks in the strait, through which a fifth of the world's oil and gas is shipped, have reached a record high amid the ongoing conflict. As of August 11, 17 seafarers had died in 65 confirmed incidents, according to the International Maritime Organization. The US, not involved in the negotiations, is unlikely to accept terms that do not restore free passage along the route connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Economic measures by the US to pressure Iran have intensified, with President Donald Trump threatening a blockade of Iranian ports and vowing to declare Hormuz part of the United States. Iran's stance remains firm, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating that an agreement with Oman does not equate to reopening the strait, emphasizing the need for Tehran to fulfill other US conditions before negotiations can resume. The conflict has also seen violence spillover beyond the US-Iran conflict, with Israeli actions in Lebanon and Hamas activities in Gaza, as well as Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}