US, Qatar report progress on Iran ceasefire and Hormuz reopening

US and Qatari officials reported progress toward restoring a ceasefire in the US-Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though the waterway remained closed and a vessel was reportedly struck off Oman's coast. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal could come 'today or tomorrow,' echoing President Trump's optimism. Qatari and Pakistani mediators said they are exchanging draft proposals between Washington and Tehran, with Oman under pressure to accept a temporary shipping scheme.