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Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait

First publishedAug 7, 21:44 UTC
Last updatedAug 8, 19:35 UTC · 11m ago
11 outletCBS News11 outletPBS NewsHour11 outletCBS News11 outletAl Jazeera11 outletInvesting.com · Economy11 outletSeattle Times22 outletsCNBC Top News, NBC News22 outletsAl Jazeera22 outletsCBS News, NYT Home11 outletThe Hill11 outletBBC US & Canada
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Answer

Both sides suggest progress in talks to agree a new shipping route through the strait, but a breakthrough remains unclear.

Reported by 14 outlets — BBC US & Canada, NYT Home, CBS News, NBC News, PBS NewsHour, and 5 more. See all sources ↓

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In brief
What's the story?
Both sides suggest progress in talks to agree a new shipping route through the strait, but a breakthrough remains unclear.
How widely is it covered?
14 outlets, average source rating 7.5/10.
When was it last updated?
11m ago.
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    1Coverage
    Scouting report

    UAE says one of its ships was targeted by missile as U.S.-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz remain high

    Sources9
    TypeCoverage
    BBC US & Canada
    NYT Home
    CBS News
    NBC News
    PBS NewsHour
    The Hill
    CNBC Top News
    Seattle Times
    Investing.com · Economy
  • Coverage card1 outlet
    2Coverage
    Scouting report

    War on Iran: Phase II: Day 28

    Sources1
    TypeCoverage
    Al Jazeera
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