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U.S. President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran have made significant progress, raising hopes that an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached soon. The optimism has pushed global oil prices lower and sent Wall Street to record highs, although Tehran insists discussions remain indirect through Omani mediators and warns that continued U.S. threats could delay any agreement.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said his administration held “very good discussions” with Iran during day-long negotiations on Tuesday, boosting expectations that the five-month confrontation could soon move toward de-escalation. Speaking to Fox News, Trump said talks with Tehran were “moving along very nicely,” while reiterating his confidence that an agreement could soon be reached. The renewed optimism lifted financial markets. Oil prices extended their decline in Asian trading on Wednesday, while Wall Street closed at fresh record highs as investors anticipated a breakthrough that could restore shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to Axios, citing regional and U.S. officials, Washington and Tehran are close to reaching an interim agreement, brokered by Oman, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The report suggested an announcement could come as early as Wednesday. However, Iranian state media quoted an informed source as saying that any agreement regarding the strait would remain on hold as long as the United States continues to threaten Iran militarily. Iran has largely restricted shipping through…

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