United States officials: an agreement between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz is expected soon

On 8 August, United States officials indicated on 7 August local time that progress had been made between Oman and Iran on the Strait of Hormuz and that an agreement was expected shortly. The United States will lift the blockade on Iranian ports once an agreement has been announced for the resumption of unhindered commercial shipping. United States action will continue to depend on actual performance and will be linked to Iran ' s fulfilment of its commitments. Iran and Oman have not responded to the above。