Iran Says Hormuz Deal With Oman Nears Finalisation
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- Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is "on the verge of being finalised" after both countries agreed on the coordinates of shipping routes through the critical waterway.
- Trump again claims Washington is in talks with Tehran and says he prefers diplomacy to war with Iran.
- Houthis attacked Saudi tankers amid the broader Iran war developments, as referenced in the live updates.
- Israel bombed Lebanon as part of the continuing regional escalation surrounding the Iran conflict.
- Published 6 Aug 2026.
Why it matters: A finalized Iran-Oman deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. The contrast between Trump's diplomatic claims and the active Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers and Israeli strikes on Lebanon shows that military operations are continuing even as negotiations advance.
