Iran War Day 158: Iran and Oman Nearing Hormuz Agreement, Reports Say
On Tuesday—day 158 of the Iran War—Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that there had been “progress made in [Iran] talks, but not finality yet,” while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that “there is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says that it is negotiating with Oman and that the talks have “focused on reaching an understanding on a route for the safe passage of shipping to resume through the Strait of Hormuz.” Those talks are making progress and the two countries “are closing in on an agreement,” the New York Times reported Tuesday. Under the temporary reopening plan being discussed with Oman, Iran demands control over all inbound traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and oversight of outbound traffic, a senior Iranian official told Reuters.
- ▪On Tuesday—day 158 of the Iran War—Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that there had been “progress made in [Iran] talks, but not finality yet,” while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that “there is a chance we may have a deal today o
- ▪Iran says that it is negotiating with Oman and that the talks have “focused on reaching an understanding on a route for the safe passage of shipping to resume through the Strait of Hormuz.” Those talks are making progress and the two countr
- ▪Under the temporary reopening plan being discussed with Oman, Iran demands control over all inbound traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and oversight of outbound traffic, a senior Iranian official told Reuters.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 27 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman — BBC News — World
- ▪ Iran says it has reached agreement with Oman on Strait of Hormuz shipping route — International homepage
- ▪ Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz — NYT — World
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