A potential deal to ease traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is reportedly being cautioned against by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The countries are keen to ensure that U.S. President Trump does not concede too much to Iran.
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 1st Class Jose Mejiacastro, assigned to Air Department aboard the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), prepares to signal to a Carrier Air Wing 8 F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 87 on the flight deck, Sept. 26, 2025. Gerald R.