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Or sign-in if you have an account.U.S. President Donald Trump walks off Air Force One after arriving at Harry Reid International Airport on August 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz is possible as early as Wednesday, as expectations build for an arrangement that allows for the reopening of the critical waterway.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Accountor“It could happen. Tomorrow or the next day,” Trump told reporters in Los Angeles, when asked about reports that an announcement is imminent. Talks with Iran are “moving along very nicely,” he added. “We’ll know in 48 hours.”The U.S., Iran and Oman are preparing to announce a 60-day agreement on shipping through Hormuz, Axios reported, citing two regional sources and a U.S. official. Under the proposal, inbound vessels would use a northern lane near Iran, while outbound traffic would travel through Omani waters in coordination with the Islamic Republic.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againNo tolls or fees would be charged during the transitory agreement, Axios said. Iran and Oman would also work to clear mines from a middle shipping lane for two-way traffic.Iranian state TV played down the outcome of the discussions on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter as saying an agreement between Tehran and Muscat would not necessarily mean the strait would open immediately. That would be contingent “on a change in U.S. behaviour,” according to the report.In a Fox News interview recorded earlier Tuesday, Trump had expressed optimism on the talks, while repeating a threat that “if they don’t make a deal, it’s going to be too bad.” Over the weekend, Trump held off on attacks he said would have been the largest since World War II.Signs that negotiations are moving toward a resolution, including from Qatar and U.S. officials on Tuesday, helped ease the pressure on oil prices, with benchmark crude down about eight per cent this week.Brent futures traded at close to US$81 a barrel on Wednesday, up 1.8 per cent, after a fresh threat by Yemen’s Houthi militants to escalate attacks on Middle East shipping led traders to reverse an earlier decline.The Iran-back group said it would target Saudi tankers in the north of the Red Sea, increasing the risks of transiting a waterway that’s become Riyadh’s main export route since the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted.The Houthis announced last month they would begin targeting Saudi shipping and have since hit several vessels, with limited damage.The various reports and comments about an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz come after months of deadlock between the U.S. and Iran over how to conclude the five-month war. While fighting between the sides has paused for now, a number of issues remain unresolved — not least Iran’s nuclear program — and there hasn’t been an agreement to start formal talks.Trump discussed efforts to de-escalate U.S.-Iran tensions with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani in a call Tuesday, according to the Gulf state’s government. A White House official confirmed the call, but didn’t offer additional details.A short-term deal could help normalize commercial shipping in the strait — a crucial conduit for global energy supplies — and prevent the resumption of fighting in the Middle East. Even if an agreement is reached, there’s no guarantee it will lead to a permanent end to the war.The previous U.S.-Iran ceasefire lasted less than a month before collapsing over disagreements about control of Hormuz, highlighting the risk that military strikes and Iranian retaliation may resume if a new agreement unravels.In a possible concession that could form part of an agreement, Iran is considering allowing European nations to remove mines from the strait, according to diplomats familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information.That is contrary to Iran’s public stance, but in private meetings in recent weeks Tehran has softened its position. Iran’s foreign ministry didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. 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