{
  "id": 286123,
  "title": "Iran, Oman continue to negotiate Strait of Hormuz deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/iran-oman-continue-to-negotiate-strait-of-hormuz-deal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T23:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/video/iran-oman-continue-negotiate-strait-hormuz-deal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The US, Iran, and Oman are negotiating a deal to reopen and oversee the Strait of Hormuz together. A US official said there has been progress in the negotiations and a deal is expected soon. The official stated that once the deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the US will lift its blockade of Iranian ports.\n\nThe Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran amid its war with the US, impacting energy exports. According to The National UAE, Abu Dhabi's Adnoc has faced a significant impact on operations due to the regional war, with 15 Adnoc vessels hit in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in 20 injuries and one death.\n\nThe US official emphasized that US actions will be performance-based and tied to Iran's implementation of its commitments. The deal aims to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz without impediments.",
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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-Monitor",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-07T19:46:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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": "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."
}