The comments from a US CENTCOM spokesperson come amid continued tensions over shipping through the vital waterway.
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President Trump says the US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and claims direct talks with Tehran.
Both sides agreed to expand air travel and resume direct commercial flights.