US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz

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A U.S. official reported progress towards an agreement between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Once finalized, this deal will restore unhindered commercial shipping in the Strait and lead the U.S. to lift its blockade on Iranian ports.

WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Progress is being made between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and "we expect a deal soon," a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday. Once a deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift its blockade of Iranian ports, the official said. "There is progress between Oman and Iran on the Strait, and we expect a deal soon," the official said. "Once the deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift the blockade of Iranian ports."