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A partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz appears close

Published by NPR World By Hadeel Al-Shalchi · 6 August 2026 at 23:19
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Mediators say Iran and Oman are close to an agreement to partially reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The US has also signaled a deal could be close.

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