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4 Aug 2026, 15:21

Scott Basset, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, said that the United States may reach an agreement with Iran by Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; an agreement that he claims could stabilize energy prices. He stated in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, "We are negotiating with the Iranians, and I think there is a possibility that we could reach an agreement today or tomorrow to reopen the strait and move towards a more normalized situation in this conflict."

In response to the question of whether such an agreement would allow Iran to collect tolls from passing ships, he said, "I think the intention is for freedom of movement."
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Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, announced on Tuesday, August 13, that the ultimate goal of negotiations with Iran is to reach an agreement for the country's nuclear disarmament, stating that the current focus is on ensuring the safe passage of ships through the strait.

Rubio noted the ongoing movement of ships and oil transfer through the strait, saying, "Ships are currently passing through the strait, and oil exports are continuing. The strait is open." He added, "Iran's nuclear disarmament is the final agreement. The immediate agreement, which is currently the main focus, pertains to the strait."

Rubio also mentioned that negotiations between Oman and Iran are underway to facilitate the safe passage of more ships through the strait in the short term, in which the U.S. is also involved. According to him, these negotiations have made progress but have not yet reached a final outcome, and Washington hopes to reach a conclusion soon.
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Qatar announced that efforts to achieve a diplomatic solution between Iran and the United States are ongoing, but no agreement has yet been reached, and no direct negotiations between the two sides have been scheduled. Majid Al-Ansari, the spokesperson for the Qatari Foreign Ministry, told reporters on Tuesday, August 13, 1405, that Doha's consultations with Iran and the U.S. are still continuing. He stated that these consultations focus on achieving a "short-term solution" to pave the way for the resumption of talks and the full revival of the mediation process.

The statements from the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson came a day after Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said that negotiations with Tehran are ongoing and that Iran is facing its "last chance" to reach an agreement. Trump stated that these negotiations are being conducted at the request of Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, adding, "This is their last chance to sign a good deal."

In contrast, officials from the Islamic Republic have emphasized that no negotiations with the U.S. are taking place and that Iran's current discussions are only with Oman and regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has also announced that no significant meetings are scheduled for this week.
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On Tuesday, August 13, oil prices fell by about 4% following the statements from Qatari officials and the U.S. Treasury Secretary, which raised hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East dispute and improved tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz, reaching their lowest level in three weeks.
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Trump also posted several consecutive posts, one of which is a link to a piece from two days ago on breitbart titled:
Trump: "An imminent deal"; negotiations with Iran on nuclear disarmament and Hormuz will resume on Monday
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