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US-Iran Strait of Hormuz reopening deal
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be finalized within days (Tuesday through Wednesday), which would allow commercial ships to pass freely and stabilize energy prices. The reports suggest ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran over control and passage rights through this critical shipping waterway.
Scott BessentIranUnited StatesStrait of HormuzOman
2026-08-05
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- Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week
- Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
- US-Iran update: Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
- US-Iran update: Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
- US-Iran update: Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
- US-Iran update: Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
- Trump claims — yet again — that a deal to reopen Hormuz is close
- Trump: Deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come Wednesday
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- Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen as soon as today amid talks
- Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen as soon as today amid talks
- Sutcliffe: Markets Closely Watching Oman-Iran Talks
- A deal with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz—with a truckload of caveats—could come as soon as today
- Deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz 'could be announced TODAY - but may give Iran greater control over traffic'
- Video: Marco Rubio says "there's been progress" in Iran deal on Hormuz
- Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
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- Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
- Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
- Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
- Report: US closer to Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, restore truce
- U.S. nears Hormuz deal, aiming for Wednesday announcement
- U.S. says Strait of Hormuz is 'free and open' as Bessent says deal with Iran is close
2026-08-04
- Deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could be imminent, US officials say
- The Dow jumped 1000 points to a record on hopes for a Hormuz deal
- Bessent signals a possible U.S-Iran deal that would open the Strait of Hormuz
- US may have deal with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz ‘today or tomorrow’, Bessent says
- US treasury secretary says deal with Iran to reopen Hormuz could be sealed by Wednesday
- Bessent says there may be deal Tuesday or Wednesday to open Strait of Hormuz with 'freedom of movement'
- US treasury secretary says Hormuz deal with Iran could happen 'today or tomorrow'