U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiations with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz have made progress but have not yet reached a final agreement. Speaking to reporters at the State Department, Rubio said discussions focused on improving commercial shipping through the strategic waterway are moving in a positive direction.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday there has been progress made in discussions with Iran and Oman on getting more ships through the Strait

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