Iran and Oman reach agreement on Strait of Hormuz shipping route
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Iranian Foreign Ministry, Oman
Strait of Hormuz
August 2026
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Iran and Oman have agreed on a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. The route is expected to remain open for two to four months. Iran maintains that security concerns persist due to US naval blockades.
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