Strait of Hormuz control talks advance as Trump disputes closure

independent.co.uk

President Donald Trump claimed the Strait of Hormuz is "very functional" and open, despite ongoing rocket and drone attacks, in a Fox News interview. He asserted the waterway is fully de-mined and oil continues to pass through. His comments contradict Iranian official Hossein Mohebbi, who confirmed Iran and Oman have spent a month negotiating joint control over the Strait. Iranian state media says acceptable results were reached, but no final agreement has been formally concluded. Trump previously warned Oman against cooperating with Iran, threatening severe military action if the country disrupted operations in the Strait.


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