Iran Ties Hormuz Reopening To U.S. Concessions On Several DemandsIran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz but repeated that the U.S. must meet other conditions, including compensation and an end to sanctions and military threats, before the strategic waterway is reopened.A U.S. official told Reuters on Friday that Iran and Oman were close to a deal that could pave the way for restoring safe passage through the strait, a major conduit for oil and gas shipping before Iran blocked Hormuz in response to U.S. and Israeli attacks on Tehran that began in late February. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday an agreement with Oman on the strait was in its “final stages” but reiterated comments made on Saturday that Tehran would not reopen the channel unless the U.S. met certain demands made by Tehran.Read more from Reuters:Generational Change Could Take Out One Of Congress’ Most Stalwart LiberalsWhen John Larson arrived in Congress, then-President Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial was days away from beginning. Nearly 28 years later, his time in the House might be up.Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin has pushed Rep. John Larson into a toss-up race ahead of Tuesday’s primary in Connecticut’s 1st District, aided by significant super PAC spending and a generalized sense that the 78-year-old incumbent Democrat has simply been in office for too long.Read more here:Read More From HuffPostFor earlier coverage from HuffPost, go here.Relatedlive updates
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