Donald Trump: The US and Iran are discussing the resumption of…
Donald Trump: The US and Iran are discussing the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz by August 4. Following this issue, Washington and Tehran will consider Iran's nuclear capabilities, Trump stated.
Consensus
- The United States and Iran are engaged in negotiations regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The negotiations have been ongoing for a full day on August 4, 2020.
- U.S. officials, including President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, stated that progress has been made and a deal could be reached by August 4 or 5, 2020.
- The goal of the negotiations is to restore maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global oil and gas shipments, with about one-fifth of global oil and LNG passing through it.
- U.S. officials emphasized that the agreement would ensure freedom of navigation in the strait.
- The U.S. expects a drop in oil prices following the opening of the strait.
Points of divergence
- The U.S. and Iran are close to a provisional agreement on the strait's opening, contingent on Oman's involvement, with an announcement expected on Wednesday. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Iranian state media reported that no agreement will be reached until the U.S. stops threatening Iran. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Iran cannot charge fees for passage through the strait. — vedomosti
- Trump said Iranian officials called him asking the U.S. not to attack. — kommerstant
- Trump described the current talks as Iran's last chance to reach a peaceful settlement. — kommerstant
- Bessent noted that despite some instability, many ships have already begun exiting the strait. — interfax
- Trump said that after the Strait of Hormuz issue, the U.S. and Iran will discuss Iran's nuclear capabilities. — tg_echoonline_news
Coverage (12 sources)
- Trump claims 'very good' talks with Iran and promises early opening of the Strait of Hormuz — The Moscow Times
- Trump stated that Hormuz will open soon, or the US will strike Iran — Ведомости
- Trump announced the results of the talks with Iran within 48 hours — Вести
- Trump: the Strait of Hormuz will soon be opened, otherwise there will be a strike on Iran — Вести
- Bessent stated about the possibility of concluding a deal between the USA and Iran on August 4-5 — Коммерсантъ
- Bessent announced the imminent opening of the Strait of Hormuz — Ведомости
- Bessent allowed US and Iran to reach agreement on Hormuz by August 4 or 5 — Интерфакс
- Bessent stated that the Strait of Hormuz may be opened in the coming days — Вести
- US and Iran may agree on opening the Strait of Hormuz today or tomorrow, US Treasury Secretary says. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Trump allowed opening of the Strait of Hormuz by August 4 — Коммерсантъ
- Donald Trump: US and Iran discussing resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz by August 4 — ЭХО / Новости
- The President of the United States said about negotiations with Iran on opening the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday — Интерфакс
Key entities
- Iran
- USA
- Donald Trump
- Ormuz Strait
- Scott Bessent
- Moscow
- Washington
- Tehran
- CNBC
- INTERFAX.RU
- Fox News
- Ministry of Finance
- White House
- States
- Iran to Recognize Hormuz
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