Iran and Oman set Hormuz framework as three-nation Mecca defence pact is signed
Iran and Oman have agreed on a framework for the Strait of Hormuz, with a final decision to be taken by senior officials, while a trilateral defence pact was signed in Mecca.
Why it matters
The deals could shape security and shipping through the Hormuz Strait, a key global oil route.
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