# US expects Strait of Hormuz deal soon as Iran, Oman near agreement

2026-08-08T07:27:09+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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US officials expect a deal between Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon, potentially restoring oil exports disrupted by the five-month-old war. The announcement came as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye signed a mutual-defence pact in Mecca, alarmed by Iranian missile fire on Gulf states. Iran has used the strait as wartime leverage, attacking ships and demanding the US lift its blockade. An analyst said Iran wants 'management and sovereignty' over the waterway more than revenue. Separately, Houthi rebels in Yemen killed at least 10 people in Marib province, and a 2022 truce there unravelled last month.

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- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/world/us-expects-strait-of-hormuz-deal-soon-as-saudi-arabia-turkey-pakistan-sign-defence-pact-11882248#publisher=newsstand>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/west-asia-war-us-iran-deal-strait-of-hormuz-yemen-houthis-saudi-arabia-live-updates-august-8-2026/article71320445.ece>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-expects-deal-soon-on-strait-of-hormuz-sunni-powers-unite-in-defence-pact/article71320443.ece>
- indiatoday.in <https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-iran-bets-disruption-will-force-us-to-accept-control-ptag-2966444-2026-08-08?utm_source=rss>

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