Trump Iran compromise Strait of Hormuz oil route
The United States and Iran are approaching an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump is weighing compromises amid economic and political pressures.
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Reopening the route would affect global oil prices and U.S. energy costs.
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