Iran Offers Hormuz Deal as US Tensions Remain High
Iran's Supreme National Security Council head says he has not replied to a letter from US Vice President JD Vance and that the tone has changed. Tehran is offering a deal over the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's Supreme Leader warns the US and Israel that a new war could start.
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Context: The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea route that carries a large share of the world's oil, so disputes over it can push up fuel prices far beyond the region. Iran and the US have been in conflict for years, and talks have started and stalled several times.
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