US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Tuesday that progress has been made in talks with Iran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but cautioned that nothing is final. "We're hoping that will happen very shortly," Rubio told reporters. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent earlier said an agreement could be reached within a day or two. Arab media reported that an Iranian statement is expected within hours.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Tuesday that talks with Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz have progressed, though 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. Earlier, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that an agreement could be reached within a day or two, attributing the diplomatic opening to the credible threat of military force. Arab media outlets, including Al-Arabiya, reported that an official Iranian statement is expected within hours. The Strait of Hormuz has been a central flashpoint throughout 2026, with Iran blockading the waterway and the US enforcing a military escort regime. The Zioneer reported earlier today that senior US officials view a deal as imminent.
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