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Iran Claims Hormuz Deal Near, Demands US Action to Open Waterway

Reuters3h
THE BRIEF
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Iranian officials announced that a deal with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, but insisted the US must meet specific demands to reopen the waterway.

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Tehran has set conditions for the reopening, including compensation for past sanctions and a formal commitment from Washington to de-escalate military presence in the region.

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The standoff continues to impact global oil prices, with the US maintaining that any agreement must ensure the free flow of international maritime traffic without compromising regional security.