Iran says deal with Oman is close — but its demands leave Hormuz opening uncertain

Iranian officials said Saturday they were close to reaching an agreement with Oman over control of the Strait of Hormuz but said any deal would not reopen open the waterway unless the United States met a list of demands, including payment of war damages to Tehran. Democracy Dies in Darkness Iran says deal with Oman is close — but its demands leave Hormuz opening uncertain Tehran insists on compensation and the lifting of sanctions, among other concessions from the U.S., as a condition for reopening the strait.