Treasury Secretary Bessent signals Iran strait deal imminent

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that a deal with Iran could be reached within one to two days to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations and the possibility of moving toward a normalized position in the conflict.

The U.S. Treasury chief indicated a potential breakthrough within a 48-hour window, citing ongoing direct negotiations with Tehran. He framed the prospective agreement as a step toward restoring standard diplomatic footing in the ongoing dispute.

Concurrently, Iranian officials confirmed positive technical and political discussions with Omani mediators. These talks center on establishing secure maritime corridors and creating long-term procedural frameworks to govern vessel movement through the critical waterway.