{
  "id": 311595,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T12:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-deal-strait-hormuz-close-6307616"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi revealed that Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement on a new shipping route through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. However, Araqchi emphasized that reopening the waterway would depend on several conditions, including compensation from the United States for the violation of a June memorandum of understanding. The UAE accused Iran of targeting a tanker belonging to its national oil company in the Hormuz Strait on August 8, while both Iran and Oman reported constructive talks on administering the crucial waterway. The United States strongly opposes any Iranian tolls in the strait, while an April ceasefire collapsed due to continued attacks, leading mediators to urge both sides to adhere to the June memorandum. Iran has blocked the strait and charged users for passage, attacking ships accused of circumventing its preferred route. Iranian security chief Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr outlined numerous preconditions for reopening the strait, such as ending the war, lifting the US naval blockade, and compensating for wartime damages.",
  "summary": "Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran and Oman were \"very close\" to agreement on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but that reopening the strait depended on other conditions, including US compensation to Iran.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "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-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"
      }
    ]
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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."
}