US says deal on reopening Hormuz close as Iran, Oman hold ‘positive’ talks
Negotiators are working to expand safe shipping through the strait, though key differences remain unresolved.
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United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio says progress has been made in talks between Oman and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes that one of the key sticking points in efforts to reduce tensions between Washington and Tehran could soon be resolved.
Rubio on Tuesday said Washington was involved in the negotiations and that progress had been made, but no final agreement had yet been reached.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an agreement could be reached as early as “today or tomorrow”, while diplomatic sources in Tehran also suggested a deal was possible by the end of Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said talks with Oman had been “positive” and were continuing.
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