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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, shakes hands with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library, in St. Petersburg, Russia, Monday, April 27, 2026.

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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say

Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war. That's according to regional officials. The proposal that emerged Monday would delay discussions on Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. President Donald Trump seems unlikely to accept the offer, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared to rule out any deal that excludes Iran's nuclear program. The blockade prevents Iran from selling oil, affecting global prices and economies. Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, but a permanent settlement remains elusive. In other developments, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the situation.