Decoupling the Hormuz issue from direct U.S. talks is a win for Tehran, but it now has an incentive to reach a deal on the strait – and so do the Gulf states

TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday (Aug 2) said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the US called off major strikes to allow for…

Tehran's announcement comes after Trump said US would hold off on new Iran attack in hope of quick deal.