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Iran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Iran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Also reported by Al Jazeera

Summary

Iran has proposed a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and wants to reach a peace deal with the U.S. before the November midterm elections. Iranian officials criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent U.N. speech and denied plans to harm President Donald Trump or his family.

Key Facts

  • Iran’s president said they want a deal with the U.S. before the midterm elections in November.
  • Iran proposed a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
  • Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister accused Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of using the U.N. speech to justify war.
  • Many delegates walked out during Netanyahu’s U.N. address, though claims of 77 walkouts are unconfirmed.
  • Netanyahu thanked President Trump for supporting Israel in Middle East conflicts.
  • Iran’s president said the country is open to nuclear inspections.
  • Iran denied any plans to assassinate President Trump or his family.
  • U.S. troops targeted by an Iranian drone attack could have been moved to safer locations, but the plan was rejected by their commander.
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