Live Updates: Rubio says progress made in Strait of Hormuz talks after Trump threatens "decapitation"

What to know about the Iran war today:

- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that progress has been made in talks between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, "but not finality yet," adding, "We're hoping that will happen very shortly."
- He made the comments after President Trump again backed down on attacks against Iran to allow for negotiations, saying, "I want to give them every last chance before decapitation. ... We'll see what happens."

Trump says Strait of Hormuz is "going to be open very soon" or Iran will be "hit very hard"

In an interview with Fox News Tuesday night from Southern California, President Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz would open "very soon," or the U.S. would strike Iran.

"The Strait is going to be open very soon, or they're going to hit very hard, and then the Strait is going to be open," Mr. Trump said.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters earlier Tuesday that the U.S. is involved in negotiations between Oman and Iran to get more ships through the Strait of Hormuz. He said there has been progress made in those talks, but not finality yet.

Details emerge about cargo ship struck in Strait of Hormuz

The Liberian-flagged vessel MV Minoan Pioneer was hit by an unknown projectile roughly 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, according to Greek maritime risk firm Marisks, "causing a complete electrical blackout onboard." Maritime sources told the Reuters news agency that the crew abandoned the vessel and one seafarer is missing.

Under the current proposal, ships entering the strait would use the channel closest to Iran, with Iran coordinating inbound traffic, while vessels leaving the strait would use the Omani side, with Muscat managing outbound traffic. The proposal also includes a "service fee," with the revenue split between Iran and Oman. According to the source, the broad outlines have largely been agreed upon, with the remaining discussions focused on implementation and timing.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said at a press conference Monday that Tehran had no plans to hold direct talks with Washington, after Mr. Trump's claim that a "deal is imminent."