I think there is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow to open the Strait and move towards a more normalized position in this conflict.
Scott Bessent: “I think there is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow to open the Strait and move towards a more normalized…”
On the recordAugust 5, 2026
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Commenting on potential Iran deal on CNBC.
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