The United States and Iran are nearing an agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to senior officials cited by multiple outlets. The talks are described as being close to signing, with the potential timing for an announcement or signing discussed as occurring around the period of the Group of Seven meeting next week. Bloomberg reports that officials indicate the agreement could be reached as soon as Sunday, ahead of the G7 gathering. The South China Morning Post similarly says the two sides are inching toward a deal to reopen the strait, with a possible signing on the sidelines of the G7 summit. The reporting does not detail the full terms of the proposed arrangement, but it frames the effort as a diplomatic step focused on restoring shipping access through the strategic waterway. The G7 summit is scheduled for June 15 to June 17 in Evian in the French Alps, with Geneva nearby and discussed as an additional possible location for talks or related steps. Across the reports, officials characterize progress as ongoing and imminent, but the agreement is not confirmed as finalized in the coverage.
US and Iran near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz ahead of G7 meeting
The United States and Iran are nearing an agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to senior officials cited by multiple outlets. The talks are described as being close to signing,...
- Senior officials say the US and Iran are close to signing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Multiple reports say the deal could be reached around the time of next week’s G7 meeting.
- Bloomberg reports officials consider the agreement could be signed as soon as Sunday.
- The G7 summit is scheduled for June 15–17 in Evian, France.
- The South China Morning Post notes Geneva is also being discussed as a possible nearby venue.
The US and Iran may sign an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the sidelines of the Group of Seven world leaders summit next week, according to senior officials. A senior Iranian official indicated overnight that a deal is likely, said a G7 official and a diplomat from outside the group, who both asked not to be named discussing sensitive matters. This year’s G7 summit takes place in Evian, in the French Alps, from June 15 to June 17. Geneva, in Switzerland, is nearby and being floated...
17 hours agoThe US and Iran are moving closer to signing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz that could potentially come as soon as Sunday with the Group of Seven world leaders set to meet next week. Abeer Abu Omar reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
19 hours agoThe US and Iran are edging closer to signing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the Group of Seven world leaders are set to meet next week, according to senior officials.
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