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... Negotiations between the two countries are "professional" and "forward-moving" and a deal would be struck "if certain third parties do not obstruct this process," he said.

Iran and Oman have been in discussions for several days about a management plan for the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as the focal point of the ongoing war between the US and the Islamic Republic.

Baghaei didn't mention any role of the US in its statement, except to say the closure of the strait was a result of attacks by Washington and Israel. ...