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US energy chief says deal would include freedom of movement for commercial ships, as another vessel hit in Hormuz.

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Trump says talks with Iran are 'last chance' to forge a deal

By Enes Abuomer
Published On 4 Aug 2026

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  • Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said Iran and Oman are continuing talks aimed at ensuring the safe flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with discussions focused on designating safe inbound and outbound lanes.
  • Earlier, US Treasury Secretary Bessent says deal to open the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as “today or tomorrow”; deal would allow “freedom of movement” for commercial vessels.