From 6d ago 17.23 BST Iran and Oman make progress on a deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz, officials say Iran and Oman have made progress toward a deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz, a potential breakthrough that could help end the war in the Middle East, regional officials have said. Share6d ago 22.03 BST Closing summary Iran and Oman made progress on Tuesday toward a deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz, a potential breakthrough that could help end the war, regional officials said. The US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said Washington could reach a deal with Iran by tomorrow to reopen the strait of Hormuz. View image in fullscreen Vessels in the strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on 15 June. A reminder that the critical waterway was an open international waterway before the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.