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Oman and Iran are expected to make an announcement soon regarding the Strait of Hormuz; Qatari official says language had been drafted for a possible US-Iran deal; Iran weighs…

US President Trump said they are moving along very nicely regarding Iran, and we will know in 48 hours about Iran.