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Trump threatens Oman as Iran vows to escalate conflict over Hormuz

ABC News Australia - Top Stories · 18 August 2026 at 12:34 am

A memorandum of understanding signed between Iran and the US set out a 60-day timeframe for a broader deal, which passed on Monday local time.

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