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Iran-US war latest: Tehran and Oman discuss permanent Strait of Hormuz toll despite Trump warnings

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Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a permanent toll for the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, despite US warnings.
This comes as the US House postpones a vote on curbing war powers against Iran, while a ceasefire holds in Tehran.

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Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a permanent toll for the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, despite US warnings. This comes as the US House postpones a vote on curbing war powers against Iran, while a ceasefire holds in Tehran.

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