# Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz agreement to create room for maneuver — expert

https://mins.news/en/item/14913

- TASS, 2026-08-06 08:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2169571

> Li Zixin cautioned that an agreement between Iran and Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz would create room for maneuver. He said that if the question of control over the strait remains unresolved, the situation is highly likely to escalate further. In his assessment, such an escalation could potentially trigger a new conflict.

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