U.S. and Iran Move Toward Agreement to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

NYT World Friday 29 May 2026, 00:07 UTC By Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan, Tyler Pager and David E. Sanger 1 min read

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A drone image shows vessels anchored on Monday in the Strait of Hormuz.

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