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Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway

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Iranian officials have indicated that a potential agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz is nearing completion, though they maintain that current progress is insufficient to warrant the immediate reopening of the waterway. The discussions involve a bilateral arrangement between Iran and Oman, which shares the strategic strait.

This development is considered a critical component of broader diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. While the proximity of an agreement marks a shift in negotiations, the continued closure of the strait remains a focal point for regional stability and the wider peace process.

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