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POLITICSELEVATEDAug 5 · Aug 5, 2026, 1:26 AM

U.S. says Strait of Hormuz is 'free and open' as Bessent says deal with Iran is close

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Trump's latest remarks signaling again that a deal with Iran to reopen the Hormuz Strait is close at hand drove oil prices lower and sent stocks soaring.

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