US officials report progress in Strait of Hormuz reopening talks; deal expected imminently

Intelligence summary

Three notable updates on the Strait of Hormuz deal just came out: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: “I think there’s a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow to open the strait.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio: “There has been progress in talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, we are hopeful an agreement will be finalized very shortly.” A senior source told Saudi Al Arabiya that intensive talks have made progress and an announcement on arrangements to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz is