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The United States seeks a public assurance from Iran that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and ships are not targeted, aiming to facilitate ongoing diplomatic talks despite escalating hostilities.
The US demands a public guarantee from Iran that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships will not be targeted as they pass through, to ensure that talks can move forward.
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The United States has demanded a public guarantee from Iran that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships will not be targeted as they pass through, a condition intended to ensure that talks can move forward.
1President Trump stated that both sides have agreed to continue talks, even as hostilities escalate between the nations.
2Mediators from Qatar are traveling to Iran in an effort to salvage the fragile peace deal.
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“What are the strategic implications of the Strait of Hormuz for global trade?”
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In other global news, there is relief in Nigeria after all children and teachers kidnapped from a school in Oyo State in May were rescued. Additionally, a special report highlights the increasing number of Russian drones and bombs killing civilians and causing severe damage in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.
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The US demands a public guarantee that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships will not be targeted as they pass through.
1President Trump says both sides have agreed to continue talks, despite the escalation in hostilities.
2Mediators from Qatar are travelling to Iran to try to salvage the fragile peace deal.
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This guide is based on the Global News Podcast episode titled 'US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open', published on 2026-07-11.
The US demands a public guarantee from Iran that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships will not be targeted as they pass through, to ensure that talks can move forward.
President Trump says both sides have agreed to continue talks, despite the escalation in hostilities.
Mediators from Qatar are travelling to Iran to try to salvage the fragile peace deal.
Also: there's relief in Nigeria after all the children and teachers who were kidnapped from a school in Oyo State in May are rescued.
We have a special report about the increasing number of Russian drones and bombs that are killing civilians and causing severe damage in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.
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