Iran-US talks aim to avert renewed regional war

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The diplomatic effort is unfolding against the risk of renewed fighting and disruption to one of the world’s most important shipping routes. Iran has reportedly tied reopening the Strait within two days to conditions including the lifting of a US blockade on Iranian ports, while Israel’s prime minister has pressed President Donald Trump to consider military action after the US midterm elections. The competing diplomatic and military pressures make the negotiations the most consequential immediate development across the Middle East and global energy trade.

Sources: Associated Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, Foundation for Defense of Democracies