US official says Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz deal expected soon

Washington, United States. Progress is being made between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, with a deal expected soon, a US official told Reuters on Friday.

The official said the United States would lift its blockade of Iranian ports once a deal restoring unimpeded commercial shipping is announced.

US position

“There is progress between Oman and Iran on the Strait, and we expect a deal soon,” the official said.

“Once the deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift the blockade of Iranian ports,” the official added.

Implementation commitments

The official said US actions would remain performance-based and linked to Iran’s implementation of its commitments.