Politics● ElevatedAug 8 · Aug 8, 2026, 8:34 PM
Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but is not enough to open the waterway
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Japan Today
Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway,…
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