{
  "id": 152034,
  "title": "US says Iran Hormuz deal could come 'today or tomorrow' as oil prices plunge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/us-says-iran-hormuz-deal-could-come-today-or-tomorrow-as-oil-prices",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-05T00:09:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "France 24",
    "slug": "france-24",
    "url": "https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260805-us-says-iran-hormuz-deal-could-come-today-or-tomorrow-as-oil-prices-plunge"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A senior US official has expressed hope that a deal to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as soon as today or tomorrow. This has led to a decrease in oil prices due to optimism for increased shipments in the vital waterway.\n\nThe Strait of Hormuz is a key conduit for global oil and gas supplies and has been at the centre of repeated fighting despite ceasefire and diplomatic efforts. According to US Treasury Secretary, there is a chance a deal may be reached in the coming hours.\n\nThe situation remains fragile, with one crew member listed missing on a merchant ship hit by a projectile in Hormuz, with fire erupting in the accommodation area.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Iran and Oman draft waterway deal while Trump rejects Tehran's control and transit fees",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/iran-and-oman-draft-waterway-deal-while-trump-rejects-tehrans-control",
        "published": "2026-08-05T02:54:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}