Dubai, Aug 4, 2026 (AFP) - US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done 'today or tomorrow'

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2026-08-04

The United States was hopeful that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be done "today or tomorrow", a top official said Tuesday, sending oil prices tumbling on optimism for increased shipments in the vital waterway. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told broadcaster CNBC "there is a chance we may have a deal" in the coming hours, echoing remarks from President Donald Trump the day before. Speaking from the White House on Monday, Trump k......

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