Vance: US ‘very close’ to deal reopening Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump vowed to lift the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and make a “final determination” on Iran on Friday, as the world awaits his decision on a reported memorandum of understanding hashed out by negotiators to extend the ceasefire and pave the way for nuclear talks.

As of Friday evening US time, however, no progress on a deal had been announced, despite prior positive indications.

“Ships caught in the Strait due to our amazing and unprecedented Naval Blockade, which will now be lifted, may start the process of ‘heading home!’” the US president wrote on Truth Social earlier in the day.

Trump said some items have already been agreed, but insisted Iran “must agree” never to have a nuclear weapon, and that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened without tolls.…