Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Warns 60-Day Nuclear Deadline Stands
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 10
Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Warns 60-Day Nuclear Deadline Stands
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 10
Summary
U.S. officials said Iran is expected within days to publicly declare all Strait of Hormuz channels open and halt attacks on passing ships.
Iranian negotiators told Washington the recent drone strikes were carried out by rogue Revolutionary Guards units trying to sabotage last month’s vague nuclear accord; the U.S. said any new ship attacks would trigger military retaliation.
Trump said Friday the U.S.-Iran ceasefire embedded in the 14-point June agreement was over, even as officials said negotiations on a broader permanent nuclear deal would continue.
Mid-August now looms as the effective deadline for a final accord under the 60-day timetable, with a major unresolved issue whether Iran must surrender and dilute near bomb-grade uranium at Isfahan.