Hormuz Deal Talks

U.S., Qatar and Iran report progress on a ceasefire and reopening the strait.

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Summary

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Oil prices fell to a three-week low Tuesday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. could reach a deal with Iran “today or tomorrow” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said talks had progressed toward resuming shipments as soon as this week. Trump said indirect talks could reopen the waterway and later address Iran’s nuclear program, but Tehran acknowledged only limited discussions and Iranian demands for transit fees remained unresolved. A commercial vessel reported being struck by a projectile near Oman, underscoring continuing risks to shipping.

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