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strikeAug 5, 2026

Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

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CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday or Thursday, while Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement to reopen the critical waterway and potentially help bring an end to the war.

Source: ELENA BECATOROS, SAMY MAGDY and DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press — Read the full report

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  • ELENA BECATOROS, SAMY MAGDY and DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated PressBy ELENA BECATOROS, SAMY MAGDY and DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press

    CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday or Thursday, while Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement to reopen the critical waterway and potentially help bring an end to the war. Trump was asked by r…

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