Middle East crisis live: Rubio hopes US can reach Hormuz deal with Iran ‘very shortly’ as officials say progress has been made
US and regional officials report progress in diplomatic talks with Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While no final agreement is reached, officials express optimism that a deal to normalize shipping through the vital waterway could be finalized shortly.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy chokepoint; its reopening is essential for stabilizing oil markets and de-escalating regional conflict.
Iran and Oman have made progress toward a deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz, a potential breakthrough that could help end the war in the Middle East, regional officials have said. Under the emerging agreement, ships would enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian-controlled route and exit through a route controlled by Oman, with service fees charged for providing security and preserving the maritime environment, two regional officials told the Associated Press.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio said there has been progress made in discussions with Iran and Oman on getting more ships through the strait of Hormuz but no final agreement has been reached. “There’s been progress made in those talks, but not finality yet. We’re hoping that will happen very shortly,” Rubio told reporters at the State Department.
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