Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Iran’s proposal reportedly linked reopening the Strait of Hormuz to U.S. concessions and renewed peace talks, but Trump rejected the terms on Saturday. The Strait is a strategically vital passage for international oil shipments, so continued closure or instability could increase energy prices, disrupt global trade and intensify the wider U.S.-Iran confrontation. Reporting also indicates that Iran has warned the United States against attacking, leaving the situation vulnerable to rapid escalation.

Sources: CNN, The Guardian, ABC News, The Washington Post, Al Jazeera, Associated Press