US, Iran Negotiate 60-Day Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz — NRG-IA

The United States and Iran are facing a potential 60-day agreement that could remove the Strait of Hormuz from the military and commercial blockade zone, according to an Axios report cited by Reuters. The draft agreement would include reopening the maritime route, clearing mines deployed by Iran, free passage of vessels without fees, lifting the US blockade on Iranian ports, and sanctions waivers allowing Tehran to sell oil. The White House has not commented on the Axios report, and Iran has not publicly confirmed the entire package. President Donald Trump stated that a deal is "broadly negotiated," but the Iranian stance remains more reserved. The semi-official Fars news agency disputed the US phrasing regarding control over the strait, stating that it would remain under Iranian administration. The Financial Times also notes that Tehran has not officially confirmed all elements presented by Washington, including those related to the nuclear program. Hormuz is not just a regional…