US President Donald Trump announced that formal negotiations between Washington and Tehran will commence on Monday afternoon.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, the President confirmed that the talks will address both the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and broader denuclearization objectives.
The announcement marks a shift from earlier reports suggesting a diplomatic agreement had already been finalized.
Previous coverage indicated that a deal to reopen the strait for 60 days was in advanced stages, with assertions that the waterway would be fully accessible by Friday.
The move to formal negotiations suggests that key terms remain unresolved, keeping uncertainty over global shipping routes intact for the immediate future.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global energy flows, handling a significant portion of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas trade.