### [2026-05-23](/feed/2026/05/23/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# Iran's Fars News Agency reports that the agreement will allow Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-iran-report-progress-talks-ending-war-looking-next-few-days-2026-05-23/)

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