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The U.S. and Iran can’t agree on fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The solution could be straight out of the Old Testament
The U.S. and Iran can’t agree on fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The solution could be straight out of the Old Testament

Oman has drafted a proposal to manage traffic in the strait through two separately controlled routes, sources told CNN.

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