Middle East crisis live: US and Iran signal hope for Hormuz deal but terms unclear
While Trump suggests deal could come as soon as today, Iran indicates that ongoing talks with Oman would not lead to its immediate reopening Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Middle East. US officials, including Donald Trump, have said a deal over the strait of Hormuz could be reached today, with continued diplomatic efforts potentially paving the way for US-Iran talks to resume. The possible agreement between Iran and Oman on arrangements for vessels to pass through the strait of Ho
The geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the strait of Hormuz have been agreed by Iran and Oman , and a joint announcement is being finalised, provided no third parties interfere, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday.
Baghaei added that any such agreement between Iran and Oman would not, by itself, guarantee security in the strategic waterway.
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