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Iran and Oman agree on safe routes through the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on the geographic coordinates of safe passage routes through the Strait of Hormuz and the transfer of information to an international body, which could ease tensions after an escalation with the United States that led to a halt in shipping and rising fuel prices.

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The escalating conflict between Iran and the United States has led to a halt in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, causing fuel prices to rise in most countries around the world.

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Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on the geographical coordinates of safe passage routes through the Strait of Hormuz and how they will be communicated to the relevant international body.

MOSCOW, October 8 - RIA Novosti. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghai said that Iran and Oman have agreed on safe passage routes through the Strait of Hormuz and will transmit information about this to an international body, Press TV reported.

"Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on the geographical coordinates of safe passage routes through the Strait of Hormuz and how they will be communicated to the relevant international body," the statement said.

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Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will resume in the coming weeks after coordinates are handed over to an international body
Likely · Within weeks

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When exactly will the coordinates of safe routes be transmitted to the international authority?
Which international body will receive this information?
Will the US honor these routes or continue to pressure Iran?