{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6583019ebbd71a00175001c8/6a74ad912578a0c7e2023da9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"‘Bizarre’ Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz deal cuts out Trump","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6583019ebbd71a00175001c8/1786036924728-18434120-24d5-4dcd-a147-1d6176507233.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Iran and Oman are reported to be on the verge of signing a historic deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz that would put Tehran in control of all inbound traffic. Will Donald Trump approve the deal - and with the US apparently cut out of negotiations, does he have any choice?</p><p><br></p><p>On today’s episode of <em>Iran: the Latest</em>, Venetia Rainey speaks to chief Washington correspondent Connor Stringer about how the deal would work, the tolls - or fees - it could involve for transiting ships, and why no deal can permanently solve the waterway’s instability in the long-run.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, fresh violence in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, an “argument” between Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over missile stockpiles, and why Tucker Carlson is heading up a splinter MAGA group that is furious about the US-Iran war. Could Tucker run for president in 2028?</p><p><br></p><p>Highlights</p><ul><li>Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz deal cuts out Trump&nbsp;</li><li>Plus: could Tucker Carlson run for president in 2028 off the back of Iran war anger?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>CONTRIBUTORS:</p><p>Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey</p><p>Connor Stringer, chief Washington correspondent @connorstringer</p><p><br></p><p>WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk</a></p><p><br></p><p>CONTENT REFERENCED:</p><p>Roland Oliphant: This is proof Iran won the war</p><p><a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/06/this-is-proof-iran-won-the-war/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/06/this-is-proof-iran-won-the-war/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman</p><p>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/06/iran-threatens-attack-gulf-energy-facilities-new-us-strikes/</p><p><br></p><p>Trump ‘clashes with Hegseth’ over missile shortages</p><p><a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/06/trump-clashes-hegseth-missile-shortages/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/06/trump-clashes-hegseth-missile-shortages/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Europe to foot bill under new proposal to reopen Hormuz</p><p><a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/08/04/europe-could-foot-bill-in-new-plan-to-reopen-hormuz/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/08/04/europe-could-foot-bill-in-new-plan-to-reopen-hormuz/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Iran’s plot to split Jordan from the West</p><p><a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/06/irans-plot-to-split-jordan-from-the-west/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/06/irans-plot-to-split-jordan-from-the-west/</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026</em></p><p><em>Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026</em></p><p><em>Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026</em></p><p><em>The Telegraph, Winner Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026</em></p><p><br></p><p>Producer: Peter Shevlin</p><p>Video Producer: Max Bower</p><p>Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh</p><p>Studio Operator: Andy Watson</p><p>Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey&nbsp;</p><p>► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor</p><p>► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk</p><p>► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Telegraph"}