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US expects deal to open Strait of Hormuz soon, official confirms

A US official confirmed progress in negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, expecting a deal soon that would restore commercial shipping and lead to lifting the US blockade of Iranian ports. Reports, citing Axios, indicate a 60-day interim agreement with Iran and Oman, but also the possibility of US large-scale strikes if no agreement is reached.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 5–7, 2026 Published Aug 14

Lead

A US official has confirmed progress in negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, expressing expectation that a deal will be reached soon, according to the Jerusalem Post. The official, speaking to Reuters on Friday evening, said: "There is progress between Oman and Iran on the Strait, and we expect a deal soon." The official added that once the deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift the blockade of Iranian ports, and that US actions would be performance-based and tied to Iran's implementation of its commitments.

Coverage Comparison

The Jerusalem Post and TASS — English both reported on the story, each citing the Axios portal as their source. The Jerusalem Post reported, citing Axios, that Iran's Supreme National Security Council is expected to approve a deal shortly with the US and Oman to open and oversee the Strait of Hormuz together with Oman. TASS, citing Axios, reported that the US was preparing to announce temporary agreements with Iran and Oman on Wednesday, with the US aiming for a Wednesday announcement.

Both outlets noted the involvement of Axios but framed the story slightly differently. The Jerusalem Post highlighted the confirmation by a US official and the expectation of a lift on the blockade. TASS focused on the temporary agreements and the US warning about possible large-scale strikes if agreements are not reached.

Key Claims

Approval by Iran's Supreme National Security Council: As reported by the Jerusalem Post, citing Axios and a diplomat from a mediating country, Iran's Supreme National Security Council is expected to approve a deal with the US and Oman to open and oversee the Strait of Hormuz. The timeframe is not clear.
US official confirmation: The same article from the Jerusalem Post includes a statement from a US official who corroborated the report, confirming progress in negotiations and expectation of a deal soon. This official was quoted as saying that once the deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the US would lift the blockade of Iranian ports.
Performance-based action: The same US official added that US actions would be performance-based and tied to Iran's implementation of its commitments.
Temporary agreements: TASS, also citing Axios, reported that the agreement under consideration would be a 60-day one, providing for the passage of ships in the direction of the Persian Gulf through Iranian territorial waters and in the opposite direction through Omani waters in coordination with Tehran. It also mentioned that no fees would be collected for the passage.
Extension possibility: Talks about the agreement might be extended beyond the initial 60 days, as reported by TASS citing the same portal.
Fallback threat: TASS, again citing Axios, reported that if agreements are not reached, the US is considering the possibility of delivering large-scale strikes on the territory of the Islamic republic. This was not mentioned in the Jerusalem Post article.

Perspectives

US official: A US official, as quoted by the Jerusalem Post, emphasized progress in negotiations and expressed expectation of a deal, linking US actions to Iran's implementation and promising to lift the blockade once the deal is announced.

Iranian leadership: Neither outlet directly quoted Iranian officials, but according to Axios as cited by TASS, the Iranian leadership completed the process of approving the agreements on Tuesday.

No other perspectives: No other perspective from the Iranian government or other parties was explicitly provided in the material.

How each outlet told it

Jerusalem Post as of Aug 7, 2026, 7:30 PM UTC

Framing: US-Iran deal on Strait of Hormuz expected soon — Neutral

Facts Included:

Iran's Supreme National Security Council is expected to approve a deal with the US and Oman to open and oversee the Strait of Hormuz
A US official confirmed progress in negotiations
The US will lift the blockade of Iranian ports once a deal is announced
US actions will be performance-based and tied to Iran's implementation of its commitments

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TASS — English as of Aug 5, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC

Framing: US-Iran agreement on Strait of Hormuz imminent — Neutral

Facts Included:

The US is preparing to announce temporary agreements with Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz
A 60-day agreement for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
The possibility of the US delivering large-scale strikes on Iran if agreements are not reached

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimIran's Supreme National Security Council is expected to approve a deal with the US and Oman to open and oversee the Strait of Hormuz.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Aug 7, 2026, 7:30 PM UTC
ClaimA US official confirmed progress in negotiations.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Aug 7, 2026, 7:30 PM UTC
ClaimThe US will lift the blockade of Iranian ports once a deal is announced.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Aug 7, 2026, 7:30 PM UTC
ClaimUS actions will be performance-based and tied to Iran's implementation of its commitments.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Aug 7, 2026, 7:30 PM UTC
ClaimThe US is preparing to announce temporary agreements with Iran and Oman on the issue of opening the Strait of Hormuz.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 5, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC
ClaimA 60-day agreement provides for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz in the direction of the Persian Gulf through Iranian territorial waters, and in the opposite direction through Omani waters in coordination with Tehran.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 5, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC
ClaimThe United States is considering the possibility of delivering large-scale strikes on the territory of the Islamic republic if agreements are not reached.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 5, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: Jerusalem Post, TASS — English 7 claims extracted 1 editorial revision Version 1 Written 2026-08-14