The Hormuz Strait Standoff: Iran Keeps Energy Route Closed as Washington and Tehran Offer Conflicting Diplomatic Stances

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1. Uzbekistan: Landlocked nation shows interest to import steel via shorter route from India to cut logistics costs in current China deal. Read

2. Iran: Declares Hormuz Strait to remain shut until US meets interim deal conditions. Read

3. Trump: Says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled, in move contradicting Iranian position. Read

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