# Hormuz, Oman deal and new defense pact: Military experts on Iran

https://mins.news/en/video/17103

- CNN, 2026-08-08 19:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qpf9mJxYK4

> The week in the Iran war brought several significant developments. Reports described an email to troops seeking “new creative and unconventional ways” to pressure and punish Iran. The United States is also grappling with depleted weapons stockpiles. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a NATO-style mutual defense pact, while Iran and Oman may reach an arrangement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Military experts speak to CNN about the week’s developments.

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