US expects deal to open Strait of Hormuz soon, official confirms
On Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that progress had been made in talks and that the US was "hoping" for an agreement.
The United States anticipates an imminent agreement to open and manage the Strait of Hormuz, involving Iran, the United States, and Oman, according to a diplomat from an intermediary nation, as reported by Axios on Friday evening. A subsequent confirmation from a US official to Reuters reiterated this expectation, stating that significant progress has been made in the negotiations.
The official further elaborated that the US intends to lift the blockade on Iranian ports once a deal is reached, ensuring unrestricted commercial shipping. US policy, as reiterated by the official, remains contingent on Iran's fulfillment of its commitments, emphasizing a performance-based approach. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had previously acknowledged advancements in the discussions, expressing hope for an agreement, which the White House reportedly desired to be announced as early as Wednesday, based on a corroborating US official's statement.
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