Trump says Iran deal possible in days Strait of Hormuz to reopen
President Trump stated that a deal with Iran could be finalized in two or three days and would promptly reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
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Reopening the Strait of Hormuz would lower global energy prices and reduce shipping costs that feed into U.S. inflation and household energy bills.
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President Trump stated that a deal with Iran could be finalized in two or three days and would promptly reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
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