diplomacyWednesday, September 2, 20262 sources
US and Iran Agree Hormuz Must Remain Open in Secret Talks With China and Russia
The United States held secret diplomatic talks with China and Russia on Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Scott Bessent, a U.S. official, confirmed that both the U.S. and Iran agreed the strait must remain open. The discussions did not result in immediate policy changes but signaled a potential shift in regional dynamics.
Scott Bessent, a U.S. official, stated that the U.S. and Iran agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open. The talks, described as 'quiet,' involved China and Russia and focused on Iran's behavior in the region. The U.S. did not disclose the talks publicly, indicating a strategic decision to keep the dialogue confidential.
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IndependentThe StatesmanSep 2, 06:31 AM
‘We agreed that Strait of Hormuz must be open’: Scott Bessent says US held ‘quiet’ Iran talks with China, Russia - thestatesman.com‘We agreed that Strait of Hormuz must be open’: Scott Bessent says US held ‘quiet’ Iran talks with China, Russia thestatesman.com
IndependentThe StatesmanSep 2, 06:20 AM
‘We agreed that Strait of Hormuz must be open’: Scott Bessent says US held ‘quiet’ Iran talks with China, Russia - The Statesman‘We agreed that Strait of Hormuz must be open’: Scott Bessent says US held ‘quiet’ Iran talks with China, Russia The Statesman