U.S. says Strait of Hormuz is 'free and open' as Bessent says deal with Iran is close

U.S. Central Command said the "southern route of the Strait of Hormuz remains free and open"

The United States said on Tuesday that the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz remains free and open for all commercial vessels despite what it described as "unwarranted Iranian aggression."

US Centcom says Hormuz remains 'free and open' US Central Command (Centcom) said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz "remains free and open" for commercial vessels amid the Iranian blockade of the waterway. "Over the past three months, US forces have assisted more than 1,000 vessels in successfully transiting th

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that a possible U.S.-Iran deal that would open the Strait of Hormuz might be within reach. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said a deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz could be made either “today” or “tomorrow” as the world waits for the strategic waterway to return to pre-war conditions. “We are in talks with the Iranians. There is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow to open…

Bessent Says U.S. and Iran Could Reach Deal To Open Strait of Hormuz ‘Today Or Tomorrow’  Forbes