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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council is making bold, non-negotiable demands before reopening the Strait of Hormuz — including ending U.S. threats, withdrawing military forces, lifting sanctions and asset freezes, and compensating for war damages — all while accusing Washington of violating a prior deal. With just days left in the 60-day negotiation window, Iran claims progress with Oman on strait management, but insists its conditions must be met first. Meanwhile, an attack on an Abu Dhabi-owned vessel in the strait — blamed by Emirati authorities on Iran — adds to rising tensions, as over a dozen ships have been targeted since the war began. Complicating matters further, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have formed a new defense pact declaring mutual defense against any attack, drawing interest from other nations. As global oil flows hinge on this critical waterway, the world watches closely as diplomacy and conflict collide.

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