U.S., Iran near accord to reopen Strait of Hormuz this week
Iran denied any deal had been reached, even as the U.S. hoped commercial shipping would resume Tuesday or Wednesday local time.
The United States and Iran were said to be moving closer to an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore freedom of navigation for commercial ships on Tuesday or Wednesday local time. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said talks with Iran were under way and were expected to bring the conflict situation back to a more normal state. He said the agreement would guarantee navigation rights in the strategic waterway, even as tensions remained high in recent days. Washington had earlier sought assurances on freedom of navigation, while Tehran said shipping off its coast had to remain under Iranian supervision. On 1 August, President of the United States Donald Trump scrapped a planned military strike after regional mediation. Iranian officials, however, denied reports that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz had already been reached.
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