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Iran denies Strait of Hormuz reopening under a new US-linked deal
Tehran said talks with Oman are not US-mediated, and it is seeking an intermediate corridor instead of reopening routes described by US officials.
Iran rejected US claims by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US President Donald Trump that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen tomorrow under a new deal, according to Fars news agency.
Tehran said its negotiations with Oman are not being held with US participation. Iran also described its aim as setting up an “intermediate corridor” to halt both the northern route under Iran control and the southern route backed by the United States.
The US side has suggested movement in discussions, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying there is progress but no final deal yet. Bessent said Washington could reach an agreement with Tehran by tomorrow to reopen the critical waterway.
Qatar’s foreign ministry said efforts to resolve the US-Iran conflict are in very progressive stages, while stating there are no direct talks between the two sides. At the time of writing, West Texas Intermediate crude was up 0.3% on the day to $74.60, as the dispute unfolded.
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