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Iran· TehranIran Denies Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran has denied reports by 'hostile media outlets' claiming a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating its policy on the strategic waterway remains unchanged and passage requires IRGC Navy authorization.
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⚡ Counters the mainstream narrative — The mainstream news provided (RSS headlines and general search results) contains no direct reporting on President Trump's claims of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, nor any Iranian denial of such a deal. The social signal directly contradicts a significant claim that is absent from the provided news.
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