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A Source Close To The Negotiating Team Says An Iran-Oman Agreement Alone Would Not Ensure The Security Of The Strait Of Hormuz, Adding That In Recent Days Some U.S. Officials Have Sent Mixed Signals, Directly Or Through Some Regional Partners, Causing Disruptions In The Negotiation Process

Aug 4, 2026 · 02:40 PM ET· updated 2h ago

- Iran's Fars News Agency

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Talks between Iran and Oman about keeping shipping safe in a key ocean route are getting messy, with different U.S. officials saying different things. This kind of confusion can make oil prices wobble because people worry about whether ships can trade smoothly there.

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