Middle East live: Iran issues list of demands for reopening Strait of Hormuz

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Source: France 24

Iran has issued a list of demands for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating a potential deal to open the vital waterway. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said discussions with Oman were "approaching the final stages", but added the reopening of Hormuz "is subject to other conditions". Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

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