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8 August 2026

Iran says Hormuz deal 'close' but reopening depends on other conditions

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Iran says Hormuz deal 'close' but reopening depends on other conditions

Iran and Oman are "very close" to reaching an accord on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's foreign minister says. This is your three-minute briefing on the key developments overnight in the Middle East.

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