US-Iran War Live: US says Iran-Oman Hormuz deal expected soon

Download AppNewsWorldUS-Iran War Live: US says Iran-Oman Hormuz deal expected soonMiddle East CrisisUS-Iran War Live Updates: Progress has been made in talks between Iran and Oman on restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with a US official telling Reuters that a deal is expected soon. The official said the US would lift its blockade of Iranian ports once an agreement ensuring unhindered commercial shipping is announced, adding future US actions would depend on Iran fulfilling its commitments. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to strengthen regional security, saying it is a defensive pact amid rising Middle East tensions. The move comes as Iran continues to threaten Gulf energy infrastructure and shipping. Iran's foreign minister said the country's armed forces had demonstrated their "readiness, capability and might" against the "world's most expensive military." Follow indiatoday.in for all the latest updates....Read MoreStrait of Hormuz (Photo- Reuters)Aug 8, 2026 01:29 ISTUS-Iran War Live: US expects breakthrough in Iran-Oman Hormuz talksProgress is being made between Iran and Oman on efforts to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and a deal is expected soon, a US official told Reuters on Friday. The official said that once an agreement is announced to ensure unimpeded maritime traffic through the strategic waterway, the United States will lift its blockade of Iranian ports. The official added that any US measures would remain conditional on Iran fulfilling its commitments under the agreement. "As always, US actions will continue to be performance-based and tied to Iran's implementation of its commitments," the official said.