Vance Reports Progress in US-Iran Talks Over Hormuz Shipping

On August 8, 2026, US Vice President JD Vance said there has been 'some progress' in talks with Iran, describing the US as 'in the middle of the game' in the conflict. The discussions center on Iran's demands regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which Washington rejects any restrictions on. Vance also said the US is weighing a safe route for ships through the strait, while Iran reiterates its conditions. The talks come amid heightened tensions over the strategic waterway.