https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-oman-hone-in-on-hormuz-strait-deal-as-ship-attacks-mountContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-oman-hone-in-on-hormuz-strait-deal-as-ship-attacks-mounthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-oman-hone-in-on-hormuz-strait-deal-as-ship-attacks-mount#u44742Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:55:28 +0000Iran and Oman are close to an agreement on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil exports, as attacks on ships in the area mount. The deal aims to ensure safe passage for vessels through the strait, which has been a point of contention between Iran and Western nations. Talks between the two countries have been ongoing, with Iran's Foreign Ministry indicating progress.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a vital shipping route for oil and gas exports, with about 20% of the world's crude oil passing through it. Tensions in the region have escalated