Donald Trump appears to have been cut out of a potential new deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels heading into The Gulf would transit a channel controlled by Iran close to its coast, while those exiting would use a channel close to Oman. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe discussions were reported by The New York Times after Tehran publicly rejected Mr Trump's claim that the US and Iran were negotiating their own deal to reopen the strait and end the war. The official said any "temporary" routes established through the strait would not involve approval or permission from Iran, or any tolls. Mr Bessent claimed the deal would restore freedom of movement, vowing that Tehran would not be allowed to slap fees on passing ships.