# JD Vance highlights ‘some progress’ in talks with Iran

https://mins.news/en/item/17013

- TASS, 2026-08-08 15:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2170523

> JD Vance said talks with Iran have made “some progress.” He noted that, over roughly the past week, Iran and Gulf countries—particularly Oman—have been discussing ways to ensure the safe movement of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions are focused on maintaining secure passage through the strategic waterway.

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