Iran refutes Trump’s claim to ‘control’ Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?
Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its ‘behaviour’ as global energy prices rise.

Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its ‘behaviour’ as global energy prices rise.






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