President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are progressing smoothly and that a decision regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is expected within 48 hours.
On August 4, during a meeting with reporters in Los Angeles, Trump said, "The negotiations with Iran are going very well," adding, "We will know in 48 hours."
Earlier that day, in an interview with Fox News, Trump claimed, "We are having very good discussions with Iran," asserting that Iran wants an agreement to end the conflict that began with U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran on February 28. He emphasized, "What matters is action," and stated, "Iran wants an agreement. We will see what happens next."
He also noted, "I have plenty of time," and stressed that the Strait will be opened very soon, warning that if not, Iran would face a strong attack, ultimately leading to the reopening of the Strait.
Additionally, Treasury Secretary Scott Vessenet mentioned in an interview with CNBC that "we are negotiating with Iran" and indicated that an agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz could be reached today or tomorrow.
In related news, Axios reported, citing anonymous regional and U.S. officials, that the U.S., Iran, and Oman are close to a temporary agreement for reopening the Strait. The U.S. is expected to announce the details of the agreement as early as August 5.
The proposed agreement includes provisions for Iran and Oman to ensure safe passage for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, with no tolls imposed and the possibility of extending the agreement.
There are also discussions about separating shipping routes, where vessels entering the Persian Gulf would use a northern route, while those exiting would take a southern route through Omani waters.
However, officials from Qatar and the U.S. clarified that a final agreement has not yet been reached. A spokesperson for the Qatari government stated that they cannot provide a timeline for the agreement and are focused on finding short-term solutions to avoid further conflict.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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