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08 August 2026
Iran war live: Tehran demands end to US blockade to reopen Strait of Hormuz
08 August 2026
This content originally appeared on Al Jazeera.
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- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued conditions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including an end to the US’s naval blockade and compensation for war damages.
- US Vice President JD Vance says Iranian leaders have “told us they have no plans to toll the Strait of Hormuz”, as Washington seeks a commitment to end attacks on ships in the strait.
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