Politics● ElevatedAug 8 · Aug 8, 2026, 10:06 PM
Iran says Strait of Hormuz deal 'close' but reopening depends on other conditions
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from nzcity · new zealand
Iran and Oman are "very close" to reaching an accord on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's foreign minister says. This is your three-minute briefing on the key developments overnight in the Middle East.
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