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Iran and Oman prepare Hormuz deal as U.S. holds back on secondary sanctions
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Iran and Oman are negotiating an agreement regarding transit operations through the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries are discussing terms for managing passage through the waterway, which handles approximately one-third of global seaborne oil trade.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz.html
