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Iran and Oman Near Deal on Hormuz Traffic, but Full Reopening Hinges on US Conditions
Iran and Oman are finalizing a joint framework to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic, moving from technical coordinates to a formal…
By Lila Merrick
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