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Iran makes dramatic new demands around Strait of Hormuz
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Patrick Sykes, Sara Gharaibeh, Cam Kettles
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Iran has announced new conditions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including demands for US compensation and the withdrawal of military forces. While negotiations with Oman are ongoing, officials warn that a full reopening remains unlikely in the near term.
— 2:51pm , first published August 9, 2026 — 9:29am
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