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Trump flags potential Strait of Hormuz deal in days after Iran talks

The U.S. Central Command said the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz remains free and open, signaling continued shipping access even as negotiations progress.

CNBC reports that U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal related to the Strait of Hormuz could be agreed Wednesday or Thursday, as he described recent Iran talks as very good.

The reporting also cited U.S. Central Command, which said the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz remains free and open.

The development centers on expectations for a near-term agreement tied to access and security in one of the world’s most important shipping chokepoints.

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