US Secretary of State Claims Progress in Iran Talks on Strait of Hormuz

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken claimed on [Current Date, e.g., October 26, 2026] that progress has been achieved in negotiations with Iran aimed at securing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He indicated that there is hope for reaching an agreement on the vital waterway in the near future.

Speaking to reporters at the State Department, Blinken stated that negotiations, facilitated in part by Oman, are underway and have yielded positive developments. “We have made progress in the negotiations with Iran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and there is hope for reaching an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz in the near future,” he said.

The Secretary of State reiterated long-standing U.S. assertions regarding Iran’s nuclear program, stating, “Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons.” He further elaborated on the negotiation status, noting, “Progress has been made in these negotiations, but we have not yet reached certainty. We hope that this will happen very soon.”

In separate remarks, Blinken addressed the political situation in Venezuela, calling for a democratic transition. “Elections in Venezuela take time, and we are currently focused on improving the economic situation of the Venezuelan people and ensuring a successful democratic transition,” he commented.