US may have deal with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz ‘today or tomorrow’, Bessent says

Nypost · 🇮🇷 public Iran · Aug 04, 2026 · 491 words · By Caitlin Doornbos

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Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — The US could lock down a deal with Iran as soon as Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and let commercial ships sail freely again, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed.

Common ground

“We are in talks with the Iranians,” Bessent said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” Tuesday morning.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

What terms are actually in the Iran proposal, and which side would have to compromise first?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that The secretary’s comments sent oil prices sliding, with crude dropping below $77 a barrel?
What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?

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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence

Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.

Why it matters: Recognizing glittering generalities helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The secretary’s comments sent oil prices sliding, with crude dropping below $77 a barrel”

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The provided evidence contains general information about Microsoft and a 2026 Iran war, but no data regarding oil prices dropping below $77 a barrel in response to Scott Bessent's comments.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Francis John Brooke Jr. (born 1989 or 1990) is an American political advisor.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Brooke_(political_advi…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been at war with Iran and its regional allies. Hostilities broke out after US–Israeli airstrikes killed several Iranian officials, including …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

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Claim 2: “Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said, 'Our negotiations are with Oman and are focused on reaching an understanding on a route that will ensure the safe passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz'”

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The Epoch Times and Alex Jones Live both report that Iran confirmed negotiations with Oman specifically regarding a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, attributing the stance to the Iranian government/spokesperson.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The ballistic missile program of Iran is the largest in the Middle East and plays a key role in Iran's military and defense strategy, pursuit of regional power projection, and other geopolitical goals…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_missile_program_of_I…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Esmail Baghaei Hamaneh (born 1975) is an Iranian diplomat who has been the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran since October 2024. He previously served as a senior assistant to th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esmail_Baghaei

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Persian: سخنگوی وزارت امور خارجه) is an Iranian Government official whose primary responsibility is to serve as the spokesperson for Iranian Minis…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spokesperson_for_the_Ministry_…

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Claim 3: “After the talks collapsed, Iran attacked tankers sailing near Oman’s coast under US protection”

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The evidence mentions an 'Iran war' and 'drone strikes on sites in Oman' (Wikipedia), but does not specifically confirm that Iran attacked US-protected tankers near Oman's coast specifically because talks collapsed.

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web search NEUTRAL — Real-time Reuters coverage of the Iran war: US-Israel strikes, Iranian retaliation, nuclear threats, oil market shocks, and regional war risks.
https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/

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web search NEUTRAL — With a population of over 92 million, Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population. It is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital and largest cit…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Stay on top of Iran latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
https://www.aljazeera.com/where/iran/

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Claim 4: “About one-fifth of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz”

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Five independent news organizations (NBC Washington, BBC News, The Hindu, and Al Jazeera twice) all confirm that approximately 20% (one-fifth) of global oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — From 28 February 2026, as part of the 2026 Iran war, Iran began launching a series of drone strikes on sites in Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, targeting the Port of Duqm and the Port of Salalah, which…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Oman

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Claim 5: “Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed the US could lock down a deal with Iran as soon as Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz”

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While Wikipedia confirms Scott Bessent is the US Treasury Secretary (as of 2025), none of the provided evidence sources contain the specific statement regarding a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bessent is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Don Bessent (1931–1990), American baseball player Hattie Bessent (1908–2015), American psychiatric nurse Scott Bessent (born 1962), US T…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessent

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Scott Kenneth Homer Bessent ( BESS-ənt; born August 21, 1962) is an American businessman, financial commentator, and government official serving since 2025 as the 79th United States secretary of the t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Bessent

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States secretary of the treasury is the head of the United States Department of the Treasury, and is the chief financial officer of the federal government of the United States. The secretar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Secretary_of_the…

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Claim 6: “The US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 17 that would have reopened the strait”

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CNBC and multiple web search results (including Dailyhunt) confirm that the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 17, 2026, to end hostilities and reopen the strait.

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web search NEUTRAL — The US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 17, 2026, to end the Iran war.
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260618-tehran-and-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran, Holding Firm to Strait, Steers Trump Back to June Deal. The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s best leverage to get Washington to release Iran’s frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval …
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/world/europe/iran-strait-…

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web search NEUTRAL — US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed that the agreement came into effect on Wednesday, 17th June, bringing military hostilities to an end and paving the way for …
https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/opindia+english-ep…

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Claim 7: “The US answered with 13 consecutive days of airstrikes and reinstituted its naval blockade of Iran’s ports”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant information about United Airlines and does not mention airstrikes or a naval blockade of Iranian ports.

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web search NEUTRAL — Search for flights on United and more than 80 airlines. Find adult, senior, child and pet fares, and use money or miles to book. Apply promo codes and use certificates.
https://www.united.com/en/us/book-flight/

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web search NEUTRAL — During World War II, United modified the aircraft for military use and transporting supplies. After the war, United capitalized on the aviation boom, and in 1961 merged with Capital Airlines, briefly …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Airlines

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Claim 8: “President Trump said over the weekend he had called off a major strike on Iran”

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Multiple sources (The Epoch Times, Alex Jones Live) mention that President Trump cited progress in negotiations when canceling a threatened attack on Iran over the weekend.

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web search NEUTRAL — List of presidents of the United States The White House 's north and south sides, official residence of the president of the United States The president of the United States is the head of state and h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_presidents_of_the_Unit…

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web search NEUTRAL — The president of the United States (POTUS) [b] is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the command…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States

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web search NEUTRAL — After a landslide election victory in 2024, President Donald J. Trump is returning to the White House to build upon his previous successes and use his mandate to reject the extremist policies of ...
https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/donald-j-trump/

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Claim 9: “Iran on Monday repeatedly denied discussing a deal over the Strait of Hormuz with the US”

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Multiple independent sources (Alex Jones Live, The Epoch Times, and a news snippet regarding Trump's comments) confirm that Iran denied holding negotiations with the US on Monday.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iran asserts Iranian sovereignity over the Strait of Hormuz following the 2026 Iran war, increasing its total area and adding to its territorial waters. Iran asserts sovereign control over the Strait …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_sovereignty_over_the_S…

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