Conflict● ElevatedBreakingAug 6 · Aug 6, 2026, 1:45 PM
Iran says deal close to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Trump says he prefers not to kill
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from komonews.com · United States
Iran states that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is close, while former US President Trump has expressed a preference not to engage in conflict.
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