US making progress with Iran on Strait of Hormuz, but Trump remains cautious: Rubio
The US is making progress in negotiations with Iran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Despite this progress, President Trump remains cautious and is unwilling to accept a subpar deal. The ongoing talks are complicated by issues surrounding Iran's nuclear program and the recent disruptions in shipping due to military actions.
- ▪The US and Iran are negotiating to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane.
- ▪President Trump is focused on achieving a good deal and is not in a hurry to finalize an agreement.
- ▪Shipping disruptions have occurred since US and Israeli attacks on Iran, despite a fragile ceasefire.
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US making progress with Iran on Strait of Hormuz, but Trump remains cautious: RubioUS making progress with Iran on Strait of Hormuz, but Trump remains cautious: RubioPublished on: May 25, 2026 12:08 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, The US has made significant progress in negotiations with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but President Donald Trump is maintaining a cautious approach and will not accept a bad deal, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday.US making progress with Iran on Strait of Hormuz, but Trump remains cautious: RubioThe remarks by the US Secretary of State, currently on a four-day trip to India, came amid indications that the US and Iran are looking at a preliminary deal to reopen the shipping lane before hammering out a comprehensive peace…
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