Iran-US draft deal would see blockade end and Hormuz reopen, state TV claims
A draft agreement between Iran and the US aims to end the blockade and restore oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The deal, which is still in its preliminary stages, would see Iran manage shipping traffic in cooperation with Oman while the US withdraws military forces. However, there are concerns among some US officials about the concessions being made to Iran.
- ▪The draft agreement would allow Iran to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within a month.
- ▪The US would lift its naval blockade and withdraw military forces from the region as part of the deal.
- ▪Some US senators have expressed skepticism about the agreement, fearing it may be too favorable to Iran.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 22 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 4 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Oil falls over 5% as Iranian TV says it has seen draft deal with U.S. to reopen Hormuz — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Oil extends drop as Iran TV says it has seen draft deal with US to reopen Hormuz - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Iran says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade - report — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Iran says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Iran says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade — Korea Times
- ▪ Equities climb on optimism over US-Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz — Crypto Briefing
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Iran-US draft deal would see blockade end and Hormuz reopen, state TV claimsTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarThu 28 May 2026 at 12:38amThu 28 May 2026 at 12:38amThu 28 May 2026 at 12:38amOil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would be restored under an agreement between Iran and the US, according to a draft obtained by Iranian state TV. (AP/Kyodo News)In short:The Strait of Hormuz would reopen and the US Navy's blockade of Iranian ports would end under a draft version of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries, Iranian state TV reports claim.
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