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

WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Progress is being made between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and "we expect a deal soon," a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday. Once a deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift its blockade of Iranian ports, the official sai

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.

WASHINGTON, Aug 7 - Progress is being made between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and \"we expect a deal soon,\" a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday.

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

A proposed deal between Iran and Oman could give Tehran more control over who enters the Strait of Hormuz and complicate access to the vital waterway for the shipping industry. Gene Seroka, executive director for the Port of Los Angeles, joins CBS News to discuss.