The split
US and Iran both say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close; Trump says the war will end 'pretty soon'
The same story, as told by newsrooms in different countries. Their words, attributed and linked.
Qatar
Al Jazeera (liveblog)
“Iranian state media reports lawmakers reviewing text of deal with Oman over route through Strait of Hormuz.”
Gulf-based broadcaster; covered both sides' statements without a Washington frameread the original ↗
United States
NBC News
“Iran has insisted on some measure of control over the strait, saying it will not go back to being an open international waterway, as it was before the war.”
US mainstream broadcast; sourced from US officials and independent analystsread the original ↗
Qatar
Al Jazeera
“US officials say they would not accept any arrangement on the waterway that would leave Iran in control.”
explainer on each side's negotiating positionsread the original ↗