United States officials: The Strait of Hormuz agreement is expected to be “quick”

On 8 August, Reuters, citing a United States official, reported that negotiations between Iran and Oman around the Strait of Hormuz “have progressed” and that an agreement is expected soon. The official said that the United States would lift the blockade on Iraq ' s sea as soon as an agreement was reached and commercial shipping resumed in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the official reiterated that United States action would continue to be based on the reality that Iran had fulfilled its commitments. Xinhua