American officials optimistic about Strait of Hormuz reopening
Middle East correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about American officials being optimistic that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as soon as tomorrow. The prospect of an agreement that could allow more vessels to pass through the crucial shipping route saw oil prices tumble to three-week lows. It follows days of contradictions between the US and Iran around whether fresh negotiations are actually taking place.
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