US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defense pact

WASHINGTON/RIYADH, Aug 7 - A U.S. official on Friday reported progress between Iran and Oman that could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restoring oil exports that have been disrupted by the five-month-old U.S. war with Iran.

By Steve Holland and Timour Azhari WASHINGTON/RIYADH, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. official on Fridayreported progress between Iran and Oman that could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restoring oil exports that have been disrupted by the five-month-old U.S. war with Iran. The U.S. official, who declined to be

US official: 'We expect a deal soon' between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz Progress is being made between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and "we expect a deal soon," a US official told Reuters on Friday. Once a deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will

On Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that progress had been made in talks and that the US was "hoping" for an agreement.

US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz  Reuters

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there's been progress in talks between Iran and Oman on opening the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.