Trump suggests Strait of Hormuz deal could happen as soon as Wednesday amid Iran-Oman talks

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Background on the Strait of Hormuz":-1948,"The Strait of Hormuz":", a crucial waterway for international oil shipments, connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. It is one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints, with over 20 million barrels per day (mb/d) of oil passing through it annually.","

Progress in Talks":-1948,"Oman and Iran have been negotiating for several days on reopening the strait under Iranian coordination. A proposal has emerged that would allow ships to enter via an Iranian-controlled route and exit via a route controlled by Oman, with service fees potentially charged for security and environmental preservation.":-1948,"The proposed deal does not include transit fees or tolls for shipping traffic, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. The U.S., Iran, and mediators have been involved in various talks regarding the strait's reopening.":-1948,"President Trump has suggested a potential announcement of the deal could be made by Wednesday or Thursday, indicating progress in the ongoing negotiations.":-1948,"The U.S. administration previously ruled out any deal involving transit fees for shipping traffic through the strait, but this proposal may represent a shift in their stance.":"

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