What is the current status of the Iran-Oman agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, and what key condition does it depend on?

Iran says the agreement with Oman is in the 'final stage' of drafting, awaiting final approval from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei; the deal is contingent on the US lifting its blockade on Iran’s ports.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz so critical, and how has its closure affected the global economy?

The Strait of Hormuz is critical because it previously carried a fifth of the world’s traded oil and natural gas; its closure has driven up fuel and basic goods prices, roiling the global economy.

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Iran and Oman are finalizing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on US concessions, potentially easing pressure on global oil markets and fuel prices amid ongoing regional conflict.

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