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Strait of Hormuz Diplomacy: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz won’t reopen until the US “corrects its behavior,” laying out six demands including ending the war, lifting the naval blockade, withdrawing US forces, lifting sanctions, unfreezing assets, and paying compensation—while Oman-mediated talks on a temporary shipping route are “very close” but not an automatic green light. US-Iran Talks Stalled: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out direct talks for now, saying messages only move via intermediaries until Washington honors the June memorandum. Political-Leader Visibility: Iran released rare video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after months of limited public appearances, as officials promise more footage amid ongoing health rumors and disputes over whether earlier clips are recent. Regional Security Spillover: Iran-linked Houthis attacked Yemen’s Mokha port and claimed a strike on Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery, underscoring how the Hormuz standoff is widening conflict across the Red Sea. Domestic Governance Signal: Iran’s parliament approved the outlines of a bill to manage Hormuz security, a move that could further complicate any deal timeline.

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