Iran says it’s “very close” to a deal with Oman on a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, but warns the US will have to meet other conditions before the waterway reopens.

Iran said on Wednesday it is in the “final stage” of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and US President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced…

Iranian officials said the route had been agreed with Oman, but argued the Strait of Hormuz remained unsafe because of US actions