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  "id": 3341287,
  "title": "Iran, Oman say discussed temporary Hormuz corridor, mine-clearing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/iran-oman-say-discussed-temporary-hormuz-corridor-mine-clearing-3341287",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T20:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260826/iran-oman-say-discussed-temporary-hormuz-corridor-mine-clearing"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Iran and Oman's foreign ministers have discussed a framework for a temporary transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and a mine-clearing project in the waterway, according to a joint statement released by Oman. The Strait of Hormuz, which both countries border, became a point of contention early in the Middle East war, and the two nations have been working to develop a plan to regulate transit through the strait, as outlined in a June U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. During talks in Tehran, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi outlined a phased framework that could provide a practical basis for moving forward, including the establishment of a joint temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement to implement a joint project to clear the strait of mines. Omani Foreign Minister Albusaidi expressed hope that the countries would soon announce the temporary corridor in the strait, with future management and a permanent solution to follow.",
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