A top aide to US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as early as Tuesday or Wednesday, with freedom of movement for shipping. The comments echoed Trump's own statement on Monday, when he said the waterway could reopen within hours after he pulled back from threats of a massive military strike on Iran. The aide, Bessent, did not provide further details. The strait is a critical passage for global oil shipments, and any disruption affects world energy markets. Talks with Iran appear to be progressing, though no formal agreement has been announced.