What happened
The United States said it hopes to reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a day or two after another cargo ship was struck in the waterway. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that a deal could be made soon.
Background and earlier position
President Donald Trump previously claimed that the Strait of Hormuz might reopen. The public messaging reportedly included sharp rhetoric toward Iran and warnings that Iran had its “final chance” to respond.
The Strait of Hormuz is described as a key chokepoint for global oil and gas flows. Disruptions at the strait can therefore increase global market risk.
What changed now
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