Now, one of the biggest goals of these negotiations, they also are being told, is restoring confidence that commercial ships can safely transit the strait without becoming what has been, well, unfortunately, all too often a target. According to U.S. officials, Iran has agreed to help facilitate safe commercial navigation [through the Strait of Hormuz]. while the United States has eased some of the military pressure surrounding Iranians ports as well as well, their oil refineries, as the negotiations will, quote, unquote, continue. (09:44–09:50)
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Asserts that Iran has agreed to ensure safe passage for commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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