Can US And Iran Sign A Deal While Clashing At The Sea? History Says Yes
Last Updated:May 08, 2026, 09:52 IST The closest historical parallel lies in the 1980s, when the US and Iran were simultaneously fighting at sea and quietly engaging each other through backchannels. A boat sails in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz off Khasab in Oman’s northern Musandam peninsula. (IMAGE: AFP) The United States and…