Washington: Progress is being made between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and "we expect a deal ‌soon," a ⁠U.S. ⁠official told Reuters on Friday.Once a deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift its ⁠blockade of ‌Iranian ports, the official said.Read more: Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry, sources say"There is ⁠progress between Oman and Iran on ​the Strait, and we ​expect a deal soon," the official said. "Once the deal is announced to restore commercial ‌shipping without impediments, the United States will ​lift the ​blockade ⁠of Iranian ports.""As always, U.S. actions will continue to be performance-based ​and tied to Iran's implementation of its commitments," the official said.