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

US official says Americans would lift blockade of Iranian ports if deal is reached

A US official who declined to be named said that progress is being made concerning a deal on the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman.

A US 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 US 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

The Trump administration says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is imminent, but it still has not been announced. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand is at the White House with more.

A deal between Iran and Oman over control of the waterway is crucial to a wider peace agreement.

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

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.