Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei stated that Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz or negotiate until the U.S. unfreezes assets, lifts sanctions, and ends its naval blockade

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Abbas Araghchi said Iran proposed to the United States, through Qatar, a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives oil sanctions and observes a ceasefire

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