Middle East crisis live: US and Iran signal hope for Hormuz deal but terms unclear

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While Trump suggests deal could come as soon as today, Iran indicates that ongoing talks with Oman would not lead to its immediate reopening

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US officials, including Donald Trump, have said a deal over the strait of Hormuz could be reached today, with continued diplomatic efforts potentially paving the way for US-Iran talks to resume.

The possible agreement between Iran and Oman on arrangements for vessels to pass through the strait of Hormuz has nothing to do with the immediate opening of the strait.

Negotiations regarding arrangements for vessel traffic through the strait of Hormuz are purely Iranian-Omani and have no connection to the United States.

If US violations continue, the strait of Hormuz will not open even with an agreement between Iran and Oman.

The opening of the strait of Hormuz depends on a change in behaviour and correction of US violations.

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