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Iran Oman Deal Could Shift Strait Control | Odessa News
Iran and Oman are reportedly finalizing a deal over control of the Strait of Hormuz—a vital global shipping chokepoint whose closure has triggered economic chaos. With U.S. President Trump hinting at imminent announcement, the agreement hinges on lifting U.S. sanctions blocking Iranian ports, sparking tension between Tehran’s demand for sovereignty and Washington’s insistence on open access. The war, originally aimed at regime change, now centers on this strategic waterway, which carries a fifth of global oil and gas. A draft deal, awaiting approval from Iran’s Supreme Leader, proposes…
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