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US Claims Progress in Deal to Open Strait of Hormuz

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced progress in a deal framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without transit fees.
  • Rubio stated the Strait is an international waterway, not Iranian territory, and emphasized diplomatic solutions for Iran's nuclear ambitions.
  • The proposed agreement, mediated by Pakistan, aims to address nuclear issues and ensure passage, pending Iran's full compliance.

The United States has made significant progress in negotiating a framework agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital international waterway, without imposing transit fees. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Sunday that while the deal is not yet final, substantial headway has been achieved.

Significant progress has been achieved, although it is not yet final.

· Marco RubioDescribing the status of the negotiations for the Strait of Hormuz agreement.

Rubio emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz is a global shipping lane and does not belong to Iran. He stated that the U.S. and its regional partners have made diplomatic advancements in the past 48 hours concerning the deal's framework, which is being mediated by Pakistan. If successful, the agreement would not only ensure passage through the strait but also address concerns regarding Iran's past nuclear ambitions.

The Strait of Hormuz is an international shipping lane and does not belong to Iran.

· Marco RubioAsserting the international status of the waterway during a press conference.

However, Rubio cautioned that the agreement requires Iran's full acceptance and adherence, along with further negotiations on technical details. He reiterated the U.S. preference for resolving the nuclear issue through diplomatic channels, noting that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons. The program itself is described as a technical matter that may require time to resolve.

The ultimate goal is for Iran to never possess nuclear weapons.

· Marco RubioStating the U.S. objective regarding Iran's nuclear program.

President Donald Trump had reportedly contacted several Middle Eastern leaders on Saturday night to discuss the ongoing negotiations with Iran. Trump indicated that the deal is largely negotiated and nearing finalization. Rubio suggested that positive news regarding the Strait of Hormuz might be forthcoming soon, highlighting the diplomatic efforts underway to de-escalate regional tensions and ensure maritime security.

We prefer to resolve this issue through diplomatic channels.

· Marco RubioExpressing the U.S. approach to handling Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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