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Rubio hopes US can reach Hormuz deal with Iran ‘very shortly’ as officials say progress has been made – as it happened

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Iran and Oman are making progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Guardian. The emerging agreement would divide shipping routes—one controlled by Iran for vessels entering the Persian Gulf, one controlled by Oman for those departing—with service fees supporting security and environmental preservation. This potential breakthrough could help end the Middle East war.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/aug/04/middle...

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