US secretary of state comments come after treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said Washington could reach a deal ‘by tomorrow’
US and Qatar report progress on Iran ceasefire and reopening Hormuz strait
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.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/aug/04/middle-east-crisis-qatar-iran-us-israel-war-donald-trump-strait-hormuz-gaza-latest-news-updates
Author : Lucy Campbell (now); Nadeem Badshah, Tom Ambrose and Taz Ali (earlier)
Publish date : 2026-08-04 19:41:00
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