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The Rest of the World Report | August 5, 2026 — Evening Edition
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THE MIDDLE CORRIDOR
Iran’s own state media could not agree with itself Wednesday on whether the Strait of Hormuz is actually reopening.
Iranian state television reported that Iran and Oman have agreed on a “middle corridor” route through the strait, to be jointly controlled by the two countries. A separate Iranian state outlet contradicted that same-day…
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