Headline: US Nears Interim Deal With Iran, Oman to Reopen Strait of HormuzWashington DC [US], August 5 (ANI): The United States is close to finalising an interim agreement with Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has once again witnessed heightened tensions following the collapse of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Washington and Tehran last month, reported Axios. The US is aiming to announce the deal on Wednesday, Axios reported, citing two regional sources and a US official. As reported by Axios, the draft agreement under discussion envisages a 60-day temporary arrangement between Oman and Iran governing maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with the possibility of an extension. According to the report, the White House, Oman and regional mediators had believed they had secured a similar understanding with Iran nearly three weeks ago. Citing regional sources, Axios reported that, alongside talks between Oman and Iran, officials from Qatar, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia also played roles in mediation efforts.