{
  "id": 280729,
  "title": "US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/us-official-we-expect-a-deal-soon-between-iran-and-oman-on-strait-of-280729",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T19:46:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Al-Monitor",
    "slug": "al-monitor",
    "url": "https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/us-official-we-expect-deal-soon-between-iran-and-oman-strait-hormuz"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.\n\nThe US official also mentioned that US actions will continue to be performance-based and tied to Iran's implementation of its commitments.\n\nThe 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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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "US-Iran war news LIVE: Oil prices continue to rise as Iran attacks 'hostile targets' in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/us-iran-war-news-live-oil-prices-continue-to-rise-as-iran-attacks",
        "published": "2026-08-07T00:18:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Houthis hit Saudi Arabia, Iran makes demands in Strait of Hormuz talks and Dubai foils gold smuggling plot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/houthis-hit-saudi-arabia-iran-makes-demands-in-strait-of-hormuz-talks",
        "published": "2026-08-07T07:05:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Expert reacts to potential Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz deal; Ted Cruz says U.S. needs to arm Iranians",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/expert-reacts-to-potential-iran-oman-strait-of-hormuz-deal-ted-cruz",
        "published": "2026-08-07T16:54:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "US official: 'We expect a deal soon' between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/us-official-we-expect-a-deal-soon-between-iran-and-oman-on-strait-of",
        "published": "2026-08-07T19:40:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Iran war live: Trilateral Mecca defence pact signed, as Hormuz deal looms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/iran-war-live-trilateral-mecca-defence-pact-signed-as-hormuz-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-08T00:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/iran-says-deal-on-strait-of-hormuz-is-close-but-will-not-open-the",
        "published": "2026-08-08T12:46:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/iran-says-deal-on-strait-of-hormuz-is-close-but-will-not-open-the-311595",
        "published": "2026-08-08T12:51:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
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