Washington affirms possible deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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The United States has indicated that a deal could be reached by Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Direct negotiations with Iran are presented as ongoing by Washington, but Tehran denies them.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on August 4 that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached “today or tomorrow.”2 Bessent claimed that the US was “in talks with the Iranians” during an interview with CNBC.2 US President Donald Trump said on August 3 that talks with Iran are taking place “right now.”1
Trump clarified that these talks were taking place “at the request” of Iran.1 Iran had earlier said on August 3 that it was not negotiating “with the United States at this time.”1 Iran had also said it was not in talks with Washington, according to the US finance minister.2
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic sea passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.2
““There is a chance that we will reach an agreement today or tomorrow to reopen the strait””
““We are in discussions with the Iranians””
““Discussions are taking place right now with Iran””
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