{
  "id": 3566569,
  "title": "Iran and Oman still working on Strait of Hormuz accord, says senior Iranian source",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/iran-and-oman-still-working-on-strait-of-hormuz-accord-says-senior-3566569",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T18:09:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-oman-talks-hormuz-shipping-us-6343371"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran and Oman are still negotiating an agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source revealed on Wednesday (Aug 26). The Revolutionary Guards spokesperson, aligning with Tehran's official stance, stated that the strait would remain closed until the United States fulfills its conditions under an interim ceasefire agreement. These conditions encompass an end to the US blockade on Iranian ports, compensation, and the removal of sanctions. Iran and Oman have been intermittently discussing the control of traffic through the strait, which previously facilitated one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments prior to the February war. Currently, most shipping has been halted, leading to a surge in global energy prices. Despite ongoing talks, an agreement has not yet been finalized. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) accused the United States of attempting to hinder Iran's negotiations with Oman, which it believes has delayed the agreement.",
  "summary": "Most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted, pushing global energy prices higher, while Iran and Oman continue negotiating an agreement over the waterway.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Iran and Oman still working on Strait of Hormuz accord, says senior Iranian source",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/iran-and-oman-still-working-on-strait-of-hormuz-accord-says-senior",
        "published": "2026-08-26T18:32:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}