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Strait of Hormuz Deal in Flux | Philadelphia News
Tensions spike as Oman and Iran edge toward a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but President Trump insists U.S. sanctions and blockades remain in place—despite claiming the strait is open for business. Reports say Trump even threatened Oman with bombing if they backed the deal, while Iran demands U.S. concessions before agreeing. A ship was struck by a projectile in the strait, killing one, and Houthi rebels claimed drone strikes on a Saudi oil refinery. The U.S. opposes key deal terms like joint port management and tolls, causing a sharp drop in shipping traffic. Egypt hints that an…
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