U.S. expects Strait of Hormuz deal soon as Sunni powers sign defense pact
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The U.S. expects an imminent agreement between Iran and Oman that will allow commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially ending the blockade on Iranian ports. A defense pact signed by Sunni powers accompanies these developments, signaling a shift in regional maritime security and trade flow.
The United States expects Iran and Oman to reach an agreement soon that would restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported exclusively on Friday, citing a U.S. official. The official said Washington would lift its blockade of Iranian ports once a deal was announced and Iran allowed commercial vessels to pass through ...