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Iran suggests deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days; Trump rejects proposal
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Strait between the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of Oman, with a portion of the southwest of the peninsula under the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The strait is about 104 miles long, with a width varying from about 60 mi to 24 mi.
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Iran's foreign minister acknowledges Trump's comments, but adds that Tehran is waiting for the "definitive views" of mediators.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran wants to strike a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz "because they're dying."
Despite Trump’s comments, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said no rejection had come through official channels.