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REWRITTEN AFTER PUBLISHINGWednesday 26 August 2026

cnbc.com changed its headline after publishing.

Iran and Oman prepare Hormuz deal assays the U . S . holds back on secondary sanctionsis standing in the way of Hormuz deal amid talks with Oman

Iran and Oman are negotiating management of the Strait of Hormuz after months of disruption to global shipping.

dw.com as captured

As published

1 page captured at the time, in each outlet's own typography. Open one to read the copy held outside the publisher's control.

What this entry found

  • dw.com as captured
    REWRITTEN AFTER PUBLISHING

    rte.ie changed its headline after publishing.

    No diplomatic deal possible with Iran ' savages ', Oman reach agreement on Hormuz , IRGC says

  • THE SAME WORDS, PRINTED DIFFERENTLY

    2 outlets quote this line 2 different ways.

    • middleeasteye.net: “reached results that have been accepted by both sides”
    • scmp.com: “The Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran and the country of Oman … We have been in negotiations with Oman for about a month, and we have reached results that are acceptable to both sides,”
  • CONFIRMED

    rte.ie was edited after publication. Earlier: “No diplomatic deal possible with Iran 'savages'”.

    Checked against sellmefear headline capture record.

  • OUTLETS DISAGREE

    Whether a formal agreement has been finalized between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz.

    • africanews.com (agreement reached
    • temporary corridor arrangement in place)
    • cbsnews.com (near a temporary deal)
    • cnbc.com (agreement already reached on respective shares)
    • rte.ie (agreements reached on shares and revenues)

2 further findings below ↓

11independent outlets
What happened, for context

Iran and Oman are negotiating management of the Strait of Hormuz after months of disruption to global shipping. Iranian officials announced agreement on revenue-sharing and a temporary commercial shipping corridor, though key details remain under negotiation. The arrangement excludes military vessels and requires U.S. acceptance of Iranian conditions for full reopening.

Who reported it

  • africanews.comUNCLASSIFIED
  • cbsnews.comINDEP
    • channelnewsasia.comINDEP
    • koreaherald.comINDEP
    • scmp.comINDEP
    one owner · DMGT (Daily Mail)
  • cnbc.comUNCLASSIFIED
  • dawn.comUNCLASSIFIED
  • dw.comPUBLIC
  • middleeasteye.netUNCLASSIFIED
  • rte.iePUBLIC
  • theguardian.comINDEP

References

  • africanews.comIran, Oman agree temporary Strait of Hormuz corridorOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T18:34:43
  • cbsnews.comIran and Oman near a temporary deal on the Strait of HormuzOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T18:34:43
  • channelnewsasia.comIran and Oman still working on Strait of Hormuz accord, says senior Iranian sourceOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T18:34:43
  • cnbc.comIran says the U.S. is standing in the way of Hormuz deal amid talks with OmanOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T18:34:43
  • dawn.comIran-Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz: What we knowOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T18:34:43
  • dw.comAs US-Iran war rages, who's risking the Strait of Hormuz?Screenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-08-03T18:43:54
  • koreaherald.comIran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with OmanOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T18:34:43
  • middleeasteye.netIran-Oman Hormuz agreement not yet finalised: Iranian sourceOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T18:34:43
  • rte.ieIran, Oman reach agreement on Hormuz, IRGC saysOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T18:34:43
  • scmp.comIran and Oman reach Hormuz deal, but reopening hinges on US complianceOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T18:34:43
  • theguardian.comIran faces strait of Hormuz paradox as strategic value of chokehold erodesOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T18:34:43

Carried by multiple outlets

  • Iran and Oman are negotiating an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz.africanews.com, cbsnews.com, channelnewsasia.com, cnbc.com, dawn.com, dw.com, koreaherald.com, middleeasteye.net, rte.ie, scmp.com, theguardian.com
  • The Strait of Hormuz has experienced significant disruption to shipping traffic since the start of the conflict in late February 2026.channelnewsasia.com, cnbc.com, dawn.com, dw.com, koreaherald.com, scmp.com
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated that Iran and Oman have reached agreement on their respective shares of the Strait of Hormuz and its revenues.cnbc.com, middleeasteye.net, rte.ie, scmp.com
  • Iran will not allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz under the proposed agreement.africanews.com, koreaherald.com
  • Iran's conditions for reopening the strait include U.S. acceptance of demands; Iran states the strait will not reopen if these conditions are not met.channelnewsasia.com, cnbc.com, rte.ie, scmp.com
  • A Pakistan-mediated memorandum of understanding signed in June between the US and Iran was supposed to address Strait of Hormuz reopening but has since fallen apart.dawn.com, theguardian.com

Reported by one outlet only

  • Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said inbound commercial vessels would use Iranian waters while outbound ships would pass through both Iranian and Omani waters.only africanews.com
  • Gharibabadi rejected U.S. claims that mines had been removed or detonated, describing the assertions as propaganda, and warned that any U.S. minesweepers entering the area would be targeted.only africanews.com
  • President Donald Trump said Tuesday that all mines in international waters of the strait had been removed or detonated.only africanews.com
  • Trump warned that any vessel laying new mines would be destroyed and stated a zero-tolerance policy on mine placement was in effect.only africanews.com
  • A senior Iranian source told Reuters that an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz has not been finalised and talks are continuing on details.only channelnewsasia.com
  • A senior Iranian source said no final agreement has been reached on the strait details.only middleeasteye.net

Reported unevenly

  • Whether a formal agreement has been finalized between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz.stated by africanews.com (agreement reached; temporary corridor arrangement in place), cbsnews.com (near a temporary deal), cnbc.com (agreement already reached on respective shares), rte.ie (agreements reached on shares and revenues), scmp.com (agreement reached on shares and revenues) · absent from channelnewsasia.com (agreement not finalized; talks continuing), middleeasteye.net (agreement not yet finalised; still working on details)

Not yet confirmed against a primary source

  • Publication date consistency: dw.com article is dated July 28, 2026, while all other articles appear to be dated August 26, 2026. Confirm whether dw.com's article is archival background material or a misdated current article, as its content does not reference the August 26 negotiation announcements.
  • Reuters sourcing: Both channelnewsasia.com and middleeasteye.net cite Reuters reporting of the senior Iranian source's denial that agreement is finalized. Verify whether this is the same Reuters reporting or distinct sources.
  • Headline editing documentation: rte.ie earlier headline 'No diplomatic deal possible with Iran savages' — confirm this appeared as published headline and was changed to 'Iran, Oman reach agreement on Hormuz, IRGC says,' and identify what content change prompted the revision.

What was checked, and against what

1 of 3 confirmed against a primary source. Every document is linked so you can read the same record we did. Anything not confirmed is listed as such rather than left out.

  • checkedHeadline editing documentation: rte.ie earlier headline 'No diplomatic deal possible with Iran savages' — confirm this appeared as published headline and was changed to 'Iran, Oman reach agreement on Hormuz, IRGC says,' and identify what content change prompted the revision.sellmefear headline capture record · establishes that the outlet published it · rte.ie was edited after publication. Earlier: “No diplomatic deal possible with Iran 'savages'”. Current: “Iran, Oman reach agreement on Hormuz, IRGC says”. · 2026-08-27
  • not checkedPublication date consistency: dw.com article is dated July 28, 2026, while all other articles appear to be dated August 26, 2026. Confirm whether dw.com's article is archival background material or a misdated current article, as its content does not reference the August 26 negotiation announcements.would be answered by Official sources, general search
  • not checkedReuters sourcing: Both channelnewsasia.com and middleeasteye.net cite Reuters reporting of the senior Iranian source's denial that agreement is finalized. Verify whether this is the same Reuters reporting or distinct sources.would be answered by Official sources, general search