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Trump's Hormuz Ultimatum: Inside the Iran Deal Decision and What We Can and Cannot Verify

The White House has yet to announce a decision on extending the Iran ceasefire framework, but Trump's public demand that Hormuz Strait be reopened raises questions about what the proposed deal actually involves — and what remains undisclosed.

By Moemedi Michael Poncana·middle-east·1-minute read·30 May 2026·Live on the wire ↗

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