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The US, Iran and Oman are nearing a temporary agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Axios reported on August 4, citing multiple Middle East sources and a US government official, that Washington is aiming to announce an interim deal on August 6.
The arrangement is intended to revive a ceasefire between the US and Iran and restart nuclear talks. President Donald Trump has held off on plans for large-scale airstrikes to give diplomacy more time, while keeping open the option of military action if the agreement falls apart.
The draft under discussion would create a temporary 60-day shipping system involving Oman and Iran. Ships entering the Persian Gulf would use the northern route through Iranian territorial waters, while vessels leaving the gulf would take the southern route through Omani waters. No transit fees would be charged. The two sides also plan to begin clearing mines from the strait's central channel within 30 days.
After the mine-clearing is completed, negotiations would continue on a permanent shipping framework using the central channel.
In addition to Oman and Iran, Qatar, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have participated in mediation efforts, Axios said. On the US side, Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff has recently held several rounds of talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi.
Suehyeon Lee
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