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Iran and Oman Near Agreement to Open Strait of Hormuz Under Iranian Control Pending Trump Approval
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First reported by Now 14 · Aug 4, 2026
What happened
Iran and Oman are close to signing an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian control, pending U.S. President Trump's approval. Most disputes have been resolved, with only minor issues left. A joint announcement is expected soon, contingent on U.S. acceptance.
- 01Iran and Oman are finalizing a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian control.
- 02Most contentious issues have been resolved; only minor points remain.
- 03The agreement includes shipping routes and Revolutionary Guards' control mechanisms.
- 04A joint Iran-Oman statement is expected within hours.
- 05The deal depends on U.S. President Trump's approval or tacit acceptance.
- 06Iran warns that third-party interference, notably from the U.S., could derail the agreement.
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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
SrugimRight · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Iran and Oman Near Agreement to Open Strait of Hormuz Under Iranian Control Pending Trump Approval
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Iran and Oman Near Agreement on Strait of Hormuz Control Amid US Pressure
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 5, 2026
US Lifts Sanctions as Iran-Oman Agreement Nears to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 5, 2026
US-Iran Negotiations Continue Amid Uncertainty Over Hormuz Strait Control Agreement
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 5, 2026
US and Iran Near Temporary Agreement to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Talks
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Iran and Oman Secretly Plan Exclusive Control Over Strait of Hormuz Shipping
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Iran and Oman Near Agreement to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid US Pressure
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Iran and Oman Near Agreement to Reopen Strait of Hormuz with Iranian Control Demands
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewAug 4, 2026
US and Iran May Sign Agreement to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within Days
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Iran Seeks Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz Shipping with Intervention Rights
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Iran and Oman Near Agreement to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Shipping Routes
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Iran and Oman Near Agreement to Control Strategic Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route
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