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25 August 2026

Iran, Oman discuss temporary shipping lane through Strait of Hormuz

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

Iran, Oman discuss temporary shipping lane through Strait of Hormuz

Omani FM hopes the two countries will 'soon announce' a joint temporary transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.

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