WorldUS says Strait of Hormuz could reopen by Wednesday

The United States is voicing optimism that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as soon as today or tomorrow. Iran’s president, meanwhile, accused Washington of failing to recognize its own limits. He said Tehran’s actions are solely aimed at defending its borders and insisted that Iran does not intend to prolong the conflict. The optimism among US officials is prompting questions about what is driving their assessment.