CENTCOM affirmed the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz remains open, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled progress on a potential U.S.-Iran deal this week.
US Central Command said it has helped over 1,000 vessels transit through the waterway
Aug 05, 2026
09:59 am
What's the storyThe United States military has said that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vessels.
This comes after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at a possible deal with Iran to normalize navigation in the strait.
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