US sees progress in Hormuz Strait talks, hopes for deal very shortly, Rubio says
XLE•Progress in talks with Iran and Oman
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday there has been progress made in discussions with Iran and Oman on getting more ships through the Strait of Hormuz but no final agreement has been reached.
"There's been progress made in those talks, but not finality yet. We're hoping that will happen very shortly," Rubio told reporters at the State Department.




