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The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important waterway for global oil transport. Tensions between the US and Iran continue due to the nuclear conflict and regional proxy wars.
US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days. The news agencies Reuters and dpa report this unanimously. The Wall Street Journal had previously reported that Trump doubted that the regime in Tehran would meet the conditions set by the USA.
Meanwhile, Iranian President Massoud Peseschkian said that Supreme Leader Moschtaba Khamenei supports the new plan. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia reported new attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia on Saturday.
The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, also wrote that Trump was considering resuming attacks on Iran after the congressional midterm elections in November. On Truth Social on Friday evening, Trump published a map of the Strait of Hormuz labeled “Trump Strait.”
During a joint visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping to the National Archives in Washington this week, Trump appeared fundamentally confident about reopening the Strait of Hormuz. "I think we'll do a great job," he said in response to a question from journalists. Trump also confirmed that he had spoken to Xi about the Iran war.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Possible resumption of attacks on Iran after US midterm elections.
Possible · Within months
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