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Iran-Oman deal proposed to grant Tehran control over Strait of Hormuz
🕌 Middle EastAug 5, 2026 13:48SRC: X/@OSINT613
INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
A proposed Iran-Oman deal could hand Tehran a degree of control over ships entering the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, an Iranian official and two regional sources told Reuters. They say key details remain unresolved, including actual control of the strait and how voluntary tolls would be paid. One regional source said a concession was made on some degree of control over Hormuz.
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