WorldMiddle East crisis live: US and Iran signal hope for Hormuz deal but terms unclear

Donald Trump suggests that an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as soon as today. US officials say continued diplomacy might clear the way for renewed talks between Washington and Tehran. Iran, however, says negotiations with Oman over arrangements for vessels using the strait would not bring about its immediate reopening. Tehran insists the discussions are solely Iranian-Omani and unrelated to the United States. It warns that the waterway will remain closed while what it calls US violations continue, unless Washington changes its behaviour.

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TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-08-05 11:58Original