# US: Strait of Hormuz could be opened by Wednesday

https://mins.news/en/video/13416

- TRT World, 2026-08-04 22:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB7oL_RmLRg

> The United States is voicing optimism that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as soon as today or tomorrow. Iran’s president, meanwhile, accused Washington of failing to recognize its own limits. He said Tehran is acting only to defend its borders and does not intend to prolong the conflict. The optimism among US officials is now under scrutiny.

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