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US official: ‘We expect a deal soon’ on reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleJacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
A US official claims that progress has been made in talks between Iran and Oman aimed at fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
“We expect a deal soon,” a US official says in a statement sent to querying reporters.
US President Donald Trump has been claiming a deal is imminent since Saturday, when he called off a major military strike against Iranian energy sites. Recent reports have indicated that the sides have reached a framework agreement.
“Once a deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the US will lift the blockade of Iranian ports,” the US official says.
“US actions will continue to be performance-based and tied to Iran’s implementation of its commitments,” the official adds.
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