Iran-Oman understanding does not provide for immediate reopening of Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim reports

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Iran and Oman reached an understanding that does not immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz but establishes a framework for its future reopening. The agreement signifies Iran's intent to exercise sovereignty over the strait, contingent on the United States meeting Tehran’s conditions.

Sept 12 (Reuters) - An understanding between Iran and Oman does not provide for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz but establishes the basis on which it could reopen, an Iranian source told the semi-official Tasnim news agency on Saturday. The source said the arrangement would be a step towards Iran exercising sovereignty over the strait and that its reopening depended entirely on the United States meeting Tehran's conditions. (Reporting by Dubai newsroom, Editing by Louise Heavens)