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Oman says it’s discussing opening of Hormuz with Iran
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe Omani Foreign Ministry says on social media that deputy foreign ministers and experts from Muscat and Tehran met to discuss “a number of visions and proposals” to ensure “smooth transit” through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oman has often served as a mediator between the US and Iran in the past.
Saturday’s meeting came two days before US President Donald Trump’s renewed deadline for Iran to open up the Strait of Hormuz was due to expire.
Trump had warned of “devastating consequences” if Iran doesn’t comply by Monday.
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