An official American source told Reuters of progress between Oman and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, expressing expectation of an agreement soon. Once the deal is announced, the US will lift the blockade on Iran's ports, according to the source.
Friday evening, a senior US administration official told Reuters that negotiations between Oman and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz have made progress, and that an agreement is expected soon. The official stated that once the deal is announced, the United States will lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports. The report was first published by Reuters and carried by Israeli news channel N12.
The story was first reported at 22:04 Jerusalem time. All subsequent versions of the report have cited the same anonymous US official, with no additional corroboration from other sources. The exact terms of the agreement remain undisclosed.
If confirmed, the development would mark a significant diplomatic shift, potentially easing tensions over the strategic waterway. The US had imposed a maritime blockade on Iranian ports in response to Iranian threats to shipping in the region.
The information remains unconfirmed by other parties, and the identity of the US official has not been disclosed. The timeline for the announcement has not been specified.
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