Iran and Oman agree shipping map for Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman appear to have finalized a shipping map to govern routes through the Strait of Hormuz as part of a bilateral accord, an arrangement Iran says will uphold sovereignty and help safe transit. The United States was not party and is unlikely to accept terms that do not restore free passage, even as attacks in Hormuz and the wider region have continued, sending Brent crude up almost 6% this week. Incidents at sea and seafarer deaths have mounted, the United States is preparing new economic measures, and regional fighting threatens further disruption to energy supplies.
Iran and Oman finalized a shipping map for Hormuz transit.
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War between the United States and Iran began on Feb. 28 after United States and Israeli air strikes. Attacks have hit vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and pushed oil prices up. Iran and Oman agreed a shipping map, and more talks or measures…
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