Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000, and other Mideast news

The Palestinian death toll in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war has exceeded 74,000, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran has not been formally notified of U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of its proposed deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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