{
  "id": 334573,
  "title": "Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-says-deal-on-strait-of-hormuz-is-close-but-not-enough-to-open-334573",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T01:40:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Jakarta Post",
    "slug": "the-jakarta-post",
    "url": "https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/08/09/iran-says-deal-on-strait-of-hormuz-is-close-but-not-enough-to-open-the-waterway.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for ending the ongoing war. However, Iranian officials say the deal alone will not be enough to open the waterway. The United Arab Emirates claims Iran has attacked a ship in the strait, though no injuries were reported. The US expects a soon-to-be-agreed deal could resume oil traffic. Iran's top national security body lists several demands, including US compensation and ending threats against Iran. Oman condemns repeated attacks on vessels in the strait but maintains negotiations are constructive. Iran's President believes this is the best time for an agreement. Iran has targeted US bases in Gulf states and struck shipping in the strait, disrupting global energy shipments. The US signals a possible deal but insists on Iran accepting its conditions.",
  "summary": "Agreement between Iran and Oman over the strait, which separates the two countries, is seen as vital to a wider deal to end the war, which began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28 and led to Tehran establishing a chokehold over the major energy export route.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ynetnews",
        "title": "Trump says war will end 'fairly soon' as report says deal reached to temporarily reopen Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/trump-says-war-will-end-fairly-soon-as-report-says-deal-reached-to",
        "published": "2026-08-06T22:09:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open waterway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/iran-says-deal-on-strait-of-hormuz-is-close-but-not-enough-to-open",
        "published": "2026-08-08T22:43:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open waterway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-says-deal-on-strait-of-hormuz-is-close-but-not-enough-to-open",
        "published": "2026-08-09T00:47:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Iran outlines strict conditions to restore Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-outlines-strict-conditions-to-restore-strait-of-hormuz-shipping",
        "published": "2026-08-09T02:32:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "‘Full compensation, correct behaviour by US’: Iran's new demands to open Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia conflict",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/full-compensation-correct-behaviour-by-us-irans-new-demands-to-open",
        "published": "2026-08-09T03:51:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Iran war latest: Oman condemns attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-war-latest-oman-condemns-attacks-on-vessels-in-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-09T05:43:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}