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- 1Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz●# Trump rejects # Iran proposal to reopen the # StraitOfHormuz Trump spoke to reporters Saturday outside the White House
President Trump said Saturday, outside the White House, that he is rejecting Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had proposed reopening the strategic shipping lane and resuming talks on its nuclear program within seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade. The rejection signals continued deadlock between Washington and Tehran over shipping access and nuclear negotiations.
- 2US military escort doubles oil flows leaving the Gulf●US helps double oil volume exiting the Gulf, with the military now guiding ships in broad daylight
The United States is helping double the volume of oil exiting the Gulf, with the US military now guiding tanker ships through the strait in broad daylight rather than under cover of darkness. The shift marks a more open American role in securing one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, reassuring shippers and oil markets that traffic can move safely at scale.