# Are the US and Iran seeking an interim deal on the Strait of Hormuz?

https://mins.news/en/video/33395

- TRT World, 2026-08-26 17:00 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OZoN_CN8Uc

> The US appears to be changing its approach to Iran, with no new strikes expected for now. Washington is relying on economic and maritime pressure to push Tehran toward a deal, according to an explanation from Qatar University’s Nikolay Kozhanov.

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