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Trump suggests Strait of Hormuz deal is near despite lack of direct Iran talks

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Posted Sep 2, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-02-0730
Trump suggests Strait of Hormuz deal is near despite lack of direct Iran talks
Photo: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)

President Donald Trump indicated a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz could be reached soon, while Tehran insists the passage remains closed until US policy changes.

United States President Donald Trump indicated that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be finalized within days, even as he confirmed that no direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran are currently scheduled. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that discussions with Oman are focused on establishing secure maritime corridors, but emphasized the waterway will remain closed until Washington changes its diplomatic posture.

Despite Trump's claims that the passage remains "open and operational", regional maritime traffic recently dropped by 20 percent to 95 vessels following an attack on a cargo ship. Trump additionally warned of potential military escalation should regional diplomatic efforts interfere with American objectives.

Sources: Beta, CDM (Cafe del Montenegro), Dan, Vijesti

How outlets assessed this

  • Sep 2, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC
    • Vijesti Cautious Emphasized Trump's optimistic timeline suggesting a diplomatic deal on the strait could be finalized within days.
    • Dan Skeptical Highlighted Tehran's firm stance that the waterway will remain closed and that direct talks with the US are not occurring.
    • Beta Critical Focused on the contradiction between Trump declaring the strait operational and the 20 percent drop in maritime traffic.

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