U.S. ready to return to 'commitments,' Iran says, after Trump signals deal is near
Iran denied it was in talks with Washington, despite claims by Trump to the contrary.
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TL;DR
- Iran claims the U.S. is ready to return to commitments, but denies direct negotiations with Washington.
- The potential deal likely refers to an interim understanding reached in June regarding commercial vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran suggests progress is being made through an "understanding" with Oman, not direct talks with the U.S.
- The U.S. Central Command stated the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial traffic.
- Reports of explosions near tankers off Yemen and Oman have been received by the UK's Maritime Trade Organisation.