The Trump administration indicated on August 4 that an agreement regarding the opening of the Hormuz Strait with Iran could be reached soon.
According to Yonhap News, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who also serves as the National Security Advisor, told reporters, "While we are engaged in long-term negotiations regarding denuclearization, we are involved in discussions and negotiations between Oman and Iran to find ways for more ships to safely transit the Hormuz Strait in the short term."
He added, "There has been progress in these negotiations, but we have not yet reached a final agreement," expressing hope that a deal would be reached very soon.
Rubio emphasized that while the ultimate goal is Iran's denuclearization, the immediate focus is on the situation in the Strait.
Scott Vessen, the Secretary of the Treasury, also appeared on CNBC, stating, "Last week, President Trump threatened actions that could lead to one of the largest military operations against Iran since World War II, and as a result, we are currently negotiating with Iran."
He stressed, "I believe an agreement could be reached today or tomorrow to open the Strait and bring this dispute into a more normal phase."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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