Iran could open Strait of Hormuz within a month if terms agreed, state TV says
Iran has indicated it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a month if a deal with the U.S. is reached. The proposed agreement includes the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the region and the end of a naval blockade on Iranian shipping. However, the U.S. has denied the report, calling it a fabrication, and key issues remain unresolved, including Iran's nuclear program.
- ▪Iran could restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month if a deal is agreed upon with the U.S.
- ▪The U.S. has denied reports of an agreement, labeling them as complete fabrications.
- ▪Key sticking points in negotiations include the reopening of the waterway and the dismantling of Iran's nuclear capacity.
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Iran could open Strait of Hormuz within a month if terms agreed, state TV saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA drone view shows vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File PhotoPublished May 27, 2026, 10:59 PMUpdated May 27, 2026, 10:59 PMMay 27 - Tehran would restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month in a framework deal with the U.S. to also include withdrawing U.S. forces from Iran's vicinity, Iranian state television reported on Wednesday.The report said the U.S.
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