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Iranian-Omani Deal May Block Hormuz Passage
The article discusses a report about the approaching potential signing of an agreement between Iran and Oman to establish a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. The aim is to facilitate the passage of ships and avoid routes that Iran obstructs or that are used covertly by vessels. The proposed agreement suggests closing the southern route, which Iran opposes, a UN-approved corridor along the Omani coast, in order to support safe navigation and reduce tensions in the region. This comes after intensive negotiations and ongoing talks between the two sides, with Omani and Iranian officials hopeing to reach a permanent agreement and a future management plan for the strait. Despite progress in the negotiations, the United States remains skeptical of any changes to the current situation, with U.S. officials warning against reducing Iran's control over the strait — one of the most critical global oil passages, through which a significant percentage of shipments pass either via the Omani route or through numerous secret channels.
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