Iranian sources via Fars have declared reports from Kyodo and Reuters, that Tehran is ready to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 7 days if US military pressure is reduced and blockade of ports is lifted, to be invalid and untrue

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In the most recent case, Kyodo and Reuters, citing Iranian sources, claimed that Tehran is ready to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 7 days if US military pressure is reduced and the blockade of ports is lifted; The news was accompanied by a drop in oil prices.
However, Iranian sources have declared these reports to be invalid and untrue

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