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US and Iran Near Potential Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera2h
THE BRIEF
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed progress in Oman-mediated talks with Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, though no final agreement is signed.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested a deal could be reached by Wednesday, while Iranian spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei described ongoing technical discussions as positive.
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The proposed framework reportedly involves Iran allowing passage through Omani territorial waters while restricting access in its own, as diplomatic efforts continue alongside regional military tensions.