Two regional officials told AP on Wednesday that Iran and Oman negotiators have agreed a draft deal intended as an interim solution to disputes over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz; the draft is awaiting final approval from Iran's Supreme Leader. Officials said the potential agreement is linked to a U.S.-Iran accord reached in June to end incidents and reopen the strait that ultimately did not hold, and that it would pave the way for renewed U.S.-Iran talks toward a final deal on Tehran's nucle

Two regional officials told AP on Wednesday that Iran and Oman negotiators have agreed a draft deal intended as an interim solution to disputes over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz; the draft is awaiting final approval from Iran's Supreme Leader. Officials said the potential agreement is linked to a U.S.-Iran accord reached in June to end incidents and reopen the strait that ultimately did not hold, and that it would pave the way for renewed U.S.-Iran talks toward a final deal on Tehran's nuclear program.