Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman, and other Middle East news - AP News
Iran and Oman are negotiating a maritime agreement to manage shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which would exclude military vessels. The U.S. has expressed opposition to the deal, while regional diplomats seek to de-escalate tensions in the area.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy chokepoint, and changes to its transit rules could significantly impact international trade and regional military stability.
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Iran won’t allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz under an agreement that the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman, Iran’s deputy foreign minister said.
The top diplomats of the two countries met to discuss managing commercial shipping traffic in the vital waterway, which remains largely shut down nearly six months after the Iran war began.
Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in Gaza continued , testing the already fragile ceasefire with Hamas.
Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East. Full coverage can be found here .
Iran and Oman have reached a potential agreement for managing ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz that would exclude military vessels from traversing the vital waterway.
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