Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – Middle East crisis live
Iran announced that a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is nearing finalization. Pakistan, which has mediated US‑Iran discussions, said it hopes the agreement will enable the resumption of technical talks between the two countries. The development is being tracked as part of ongoing Middle East tensions.
- ▪Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is close to being finalized.
- ▪The agreement is intended to restore commercial shipping through the strategic waterway.
- ▪Pakistan hopes the Hormuz deal will pave the way for the resumption of technical level talks between Iran and the United States.
- ▪Foreign ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi expressed optimism about the potential for renewed dialogue.
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3m ago04.26 EDTPakistan says it hopes Hormuz deal will lead to resumption of US-Iran talksPakistan, which has played a key role in mediating talks between the US and Iran, said it hopes the Hormuz deal will pave the way for the resumption of talks under the memorandum of understanding signed by both countries in June.“We hope that the agreement on the strait will pave the way for continuing dialogue, particularly the resumption of technical level talks between Iran and the United States,” foreign ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi said at a press briefing today.Share
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