U.S. Central Command said the "southern route of the Strait of Hormuz remains free and open"

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The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States met certain conditions.

The ongoing negotiations between Iran and Oman could influence the situation, but Iranian officials emphasize that US acceptance of their terms is essential

Follow The Hindu LIVE for the latest updates on the West Asia war, as the U.S. expects a deal that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and Houthi rebels have attacked a military camp held by the Saudi-backed Yemeni government.

US-Iran war news LIVE: Oil prices extended gains on reports that Iran attacked “hostile targets” in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran seeking to bar US ships from the critical waterway in a deal with Oman.

Description: The US-Iran conflict is entering a critical phase as Iran-Oman negotiations make progress towards potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a joint defence pact,

Iran said a Hormuz deal won’t fully reopen the strait. Trump said he would appeal a decision to halt his ballroom construction project to the Supreme Court. The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July.