{
  "id": 166591,
  "title": "Trump Fuels Hopes of Hormuz Reopening With Hints a Deal is Near",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/trump-fuels-hopes-of-hormuz-reopening-with-hints-a-deal-is-near",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-05T08:42:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/trump-fuels-hopes-of-hormuz-reopening-with-hints-a-deal-is-near-11785919361363.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "US President Donald Trump has suggested that a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as early as Wednesday, in an effort to alleviate concerns over global energy supply. The proposed agreement, which would involve the US, Iran, and Oman, would allow inbound vessels to use a northern lane near Iran while outbound traffic travels through Omani waters. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route, handling around 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. While negotiations are reportedly moving along well, there are still risks of military escalation, as previous agreements have collapsed and recent threats from Iranian proxies remain a concern. A short-term deal could help stabilize oil prices and alleviate fears among traders.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Financial Post",
        "title": "Trump Fuels Hopes of Hormuz Reopening With Hints a Deal is Near",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/trump-fuels-hopes-of-hormuz-reopening-with-hints-a-deal-is-near-168069",
        "published": "2026-08-05T08:46:37.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}