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Iran Proposes Two-Day Timeline to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid US Negotiations
Iran says it is considering a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States meets its conditions. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said diplomatic messages were still being exchanged through mediators.
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