The Hindu·5 min read·hard
U.S. expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defence pact
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A U.S. official reports progress in negotiations between Iran and Oman that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Reopening the waterway is considered vital for stabilizing global energy prices and ending the current blockade of Iranian ports.
A U.S. official on Friday (August 7, 2026) reported progress between Iran and Oman that could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restoring oil exports that have been disrupted by the five-month-old U.S. war with Iran.
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