The Trump administration has previously ruled out any deal that would cement Iran’s grip over the strait. FILE - Cargo ships are seen at sea near the Strait of Hormuz, as viewed from a rocky shoreline near Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Friday, May 1, 2026. The officials, who were briefed on the negotiations, portrayed the potential deal as a temporary solution to the dispute over the strait. The Houthis claimed to have fired a ballistic missile at another Saudi oil tanker. In July, the Houthis announced they were closing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait that leads to the Red Sea for Saudi-linked shipping.