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Iran’s alleged secret deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift U.S. naval restrictions sparked immediate White House denial, with President Trump calling it “total fabrication” and vowing to “finish the job” if Iran doesn’t comply. The blockade has already driven gas prices to record highs, with AAA warning summer travel costs will stay elevated. Trump reaffirmed the Strait is international waters, off-limits for negotiation, while also stressing Iran can never have nuclear weapons. Iran’s request for $24 billion in frozen assets remains stalled, with Trump holding the funds hostage until Tehran behaves. After 80 days of stalled diplomacy, Senator Warner noted Iran hasn’t achieved any goals — and the Strait issue didn’t even exist before the war began.

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