Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – as it happened

The Guardian is reporting that Iran says an understanding has been reached on the coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, as part of an agreement with Oman that Iran characterizes as close to finalization. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global shipping and energy supplies. The terms of the full agreement have not been detailed publicly.

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