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Iran links Hormuz reopening to ending regional wars as Trump reportedly rejects return to June deal
Friday, August 28, 2026
Iran's government stated that reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on ending conflicts in Gaza, Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, and halting Israeli military operations in Syria. No named Iranian official was quoted in the statement provided. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/28/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz-oman-centcom.html
