{
  "id": 6712239,
  "title": "Iran and Gulf states will meet to secure deal for Strait of Hormuz shipping — FT",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/iran-and-gulf-states-will-meet-to-secure-deal-for-strait-of-hormuz",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-11T04:52:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/iran-and-gulf-states-will-meet-to-secure-deal-for-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-ft-202609110452"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran and Gulf states have announced plans for a meeting on Monday in Salalah, aimed at reaching an agreement to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Financial Times. The meeting, attended by regional states, seeks to ease tensions over the vital waterway. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price currently stands at $98.80, down 1.70% on the day. WTI, a benchmark for oil prices, is a high-quality crude oil refined largely in the United States. The meeting comes amid concerns over global supply and demand, as well as the political and economic situation in Iran. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its expanded group, OPEC+, play a significant role in determining oil prices through their production quotas. The price of WTI oil is also influenced by the value of the US Dollar, as it is predominantly traded in US Dollars. Weekly oil inventory reports from the American Petroleum Institute and the Energy Information Agency impact the price, with a decrease in inventories generally indicating increased demand.",
  "summary": "Iran and Gulf states are set to hold a meeting aimed at securing buy-in for a temporary deal to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on Friday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Iran and Gulf states plan meeting in Salalah on Monday",
    "Aim to secure deal for Strait of Hormuz shipping",
    "Meeting amid global supply, demand, and Iran's situation"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Financial Times",
        "title": "Iran and Gulf states to meet in push for Hormuz deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/iran-and-gulf-states-to-meet-in-push-for-hormuz-deal",
        "published": "2026-09-11T04:00:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Iran, Gulf states to meet in push for Hormuz deal, FT reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/iran-gulf-states-to-meet-in-push-for-hormuz-deal-ft-reports",
        "published": "2026-09-11T05:23:28.000Z"
      }
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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."
}