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US and Iran Reach Preliminary Agreement on Reopening Strait of Hormuz

May 24, 2026
US Iran diplomacy
US Iran diplomacy

An American official has indicated that the United States and Iran have reached a preliminary accord regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to reporting by the New York Times.

The agreement represents a significant diplomatic development between the two nations, addressing one of the most strategically important waterways in the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical passage for global energy supplies, making its operational status a matter of international concern.

Details regarding the specific terms and implementation timeline of the preliminary accord remain limited at this stage.

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