Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US ends blockade: ‘Golden opportunity’

Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States ends its blockade. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated a willingness to engage in talks regarding the proposal. Rubio characterized the diplomatic opening as a golden opportunity.
“Common sense tells you there's no harm in engaging and talking to someone,'' US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday.
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