An Emerging Deal Between Iran and Oman to Reopen Hormuz Would Come at a Cost for Trump

Iranian and Omani officials have discussed reopening the Strait of Hormuz following recent regional tensions, according to reporting on negotiations between the two countries. The arrangement would permit maritime traffic through the waterway, which handles roughly one-third of global oil shipments. Implementation of such an agreement would require Iran to gain concessions that would strengthen its regional position relative to its current state.

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