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.

U.S. ready to return to 'commitments,' Iran says, after Trump signals deal is near
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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.

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